Moussa Sissoko to Arsenal: Midfielder confirms he wants to leave Newcastle and talks up move to ‘beautiful’ Gunners
The 26-year-old is currently away on Euro 2016 duty with France and has spoken of his desire to quit relegated Magpies
MOUSSA SISSOKO has confirmed that he wants to leave Newcastle, and has issued a come-and get-me plea to Arsenal.
The midfielder, who is currently on international duty with France at Euro 2016, has called the Gunners "one of the best European teams" and spoke of his desire to leave the Magpies following their relegation to the Championship.
Speaking to Foot Mercato, combative midfielder Sissoko, who has won 35 caps for France, said: "Today, if I played in the Championship, I would put my place with the French national team in jeopardy and in terms of many other things. I have already had a discussion with [Rafa Benitez].
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"My advisers will also have a discussion with him. I think that he knows what I want, where I want to go. So I hope that there will not be a problem for me to go and enjoy myself at another club.
"Personally I have not spoken with the club. My advisers have. I do not know, I hope so with all my heart [they will let me go].
"I would like to continue my career in England.
"Arsenal is one of the best European teams. To be watched by that sort of club, that proves that you are a quality player. It is good to know. I hope that I will have the chance, soon, to play for this club or for a similar club.
"Everyone knows, I often said it when I was young, Arsenal is the club of my heart, because there were quite a few French players there like Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, Sylvain Wiltord, Patrick Vieira who was my idol.
"The beautiful Arsenal. We will see. I cannot tell you if I am going to go to Arsenal."
The hosts France begin their Euro 2016 campaign against Romania at the Stade De France on Friday night.
