Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart again revealed joining rivals Arsenal would have been a fantastic step in his career.
Speaking to the News of the World the Dutchman explained how he wanted to join Bayern Munich after leaving Real Madrid but the German Club were not interested in his services. When asked about Arsenal, the 27-year old again confirmed how he wanted to join the Gunners, most likely to team up with colleague and friend Robin van Persie.
After failing to move to Bayern or Arsenal, the midfielder had to accept a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the last hours of last summer’s transfer window making his debut in a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
The Dutchman concluded by showing his disappointment at how he was treated by Real Madrid, explaining how what he went through is part of football but was not nice to suffer.
On moving to Arsenal, van der Vaart said:
I would have moved to Bayern Munich, but they weren’t interested.
Arsenal? Yes of course, that would have been fantastic.
When Madrid sold Arjen Robben (to Bayern) and Wesley Sneijder (to Inter Milan) they asked me whether I would like to stay – I would even get my No. 23 shirt back.
What I went through is part of football – but it wasn’t nice. Football is best when you’re 10 years old.
From thegunninghawk.com
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