Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy to sign for Saint-Etienne in deadline day deal
The out-of-favour Frenchman is reportedly set to end his nightmare spell at the Emirates to try and win back a World Cup place
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MATHIEU DEBUCHY is reportedly finally set to end his Arsenal hell and seal a deadline day switch to Saint-Etienne.
The Frenchman has barely had a look in under Arsene Wenger but has 18 months left on his current contract.
And are claiming Debuchy, 32, will seal a move back to his homeland as he tries to break back into Didier Dechamps World Cup squad.
After a torried few years, the Frenchman has made the most of opportunties in the Europa League and EFL Cup.
Debuchy admitted last month he intends to leave in the January transfer window.
Debuchy told RMC Sport: “I want to leave, to find a new challenge in January.
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“The fact I’m playing well will give me opportunities.
“We’ll see if there are good opportunities in the transfer window. I’m open.”
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Debuchy has played just 13 league games for Arsenal since arriving from Newcastle in 2014.
The Gunners are also set to announce the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang today with Olivier Giroud joining Chelsea.