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| Mathieu Debuchy admits the thought of leaving had crossed his mind |
MATHIEU DEBUCHY has revealed he considered leaving Arsenal this summer.
The defender had an injury-disrupted season, making just 11 Premier League starts which resulted in the unexpected rise of Hector Bellerin to the starting XI.
The 20-year-old stepped up to the plate and staked his claim to become the Gunners' first-choice right-back, which has continued into this season.
And Debuchy has admitted he came close to leaving the north London club after joining for £12million from Newcastle last year.
He told French newspaper L'Equipe: "It is difficult. Even if I had not played a lot last season, in my head I would return to start after my recovery.
"But, at the Community Shield against Chelsea, Wenger chose him, Bellerin - it was a surprise and a disappointment. Let's say it [leaving] crossed my mind.
"But I want to be at Arsenal and to take my place."
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