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Serge Aurier has revealed he would never have signed for Arsenal because he has "too much respect" for his former club Tottenham.
The Ivory Coast right-back joined La Liga side Villarreal earlier this week, having been a free agent since terminating his Spurs contract by mutual consent on transfer deadline day.
The 28-year-old was linked with a move across north London to the Gunners, but instead reunited with Unai Emery, having previously worked with the Spaniard at Paris Saint-Germain.
Aurier, who spent four years at Spurs, says a move to the Emirates Stadium was never on the cards.
He wrote in an Instagram post: "First of all, I would like to thank all the Spurs fans for these four wonderful seasons with you.
"They were all different but I leave with some great memories. I really enjoyed playing the game wearing your colours proudly.
"It is true that not everything was perfect, there were moments of joy and sadness but know one thing, I have always played 100 per cent, without cheating!
"I have never seen myself at another club in England if not at your place! And I didn't see myself joining the enemy even less because I have too much respect for our club, for our history and for all our moments shared together.
"You have shown unfailing support during these four seasons and I really want to thank you because you have given me so much!
"The last few months have not been easy and I would have liked to say goodbye to you on better terms, but each story comes to an end, you have to know how to accept it and move on!"
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