Real Madrid star reveals how he was meant to join Arsenal as a teenager before the Gunners chose not to sign him... and shares which player was particularly supportive during his trial

To Real Madrid's benefit, Arsenal chose not to sign the midfielder - who has gone on to chalk up almost 200 appearances at the Bernabeu across a fruitful seven-year spell.

Real Madrid star reveals how he was meant to join Arsenal as a teenager before the Gunners chose not to sign him... and shares which player was particularly supportive during his trial
To Real Madrid's benefit, Arsenal chose not to sign the midfielder - who has gone on to chalk up almost 200 appearances at the Bernabeu across a fruitful seven-year spell.