Arsenal confirm Spain midfielder Cazorla is leaving the club
An injury has left Cazorla sidelined for nearly two years
Arsenal announced on Monday that Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla will leave the club this summer when his contract ends.
Cazorla, 33, has not played since 2016 due to an ankle injury but returned to training this month and is now expected to do preseason with former club Villarreal.
After six years at Arsenal -- he joined the club from Malaga in 2012 -- Cazorla bids farewell to the club where he had become a fans' favourite.
“Santi is always one of my favourite players to watch," chief executive Ivan Gazidis said. "His natural ability with both feet, his speed of thought and movement were central to our best performances in recent years.
"He plays with a joy and freedom which is very rare. We wish him well for the future and thank him for his important contribution to our club.”
Villarreal president Fernando Roig has already assured the club will help the former Spain international "in any way he needs."
