Campbell secures Gunners return

16 January 2010 09:55
The 35-year-old defender appeared in a midweek reserve match against West Ham and confirmed his intention then to play again for Arsene Wenger.[LNB]On Saturday, the club confirmed his signing although he is not expected to be involved in Sunday's Premier League game at Bolton.[LNB]The move completes a dramatic turnaround for a player who earlier this season was playing at League Two Notts County, only making one appearance before quitting.[LNB]Campbell returns to the club he left in 2006 to join Portsmouth.[LNB]However, he is best remembered at Arsenal for helping the club win two Premier League titles, including the 2003-04 season when the Gunners went unbeaten.[LNB]Wenger opened the door to Arsenal's training ground to Campbell following his exit from County, and his efforts sufficiently impressed the Frenchman to sign him up again.[LNB]"We are delighted to have signed Sol Campbell until the end of the season,'' Wenger said.[LNB]"For both club and country, Sol's career just speaks for itself. He is a hugely experienced and intelligent footballer, who will bring a great amount of quality and knowledge to our squad. Sol as a player and a person will be an enormous asset to us.[LNB]"Sol has been training with us since September and during this time he has shown he still has the required fitness, hunger and passion to compete at the top level.''[LNB]Campbell will be asked to provide some veteran leadership to the Gunners as they seek to keep pace with Chelsea and Manchester United in the battle for the title.[LNB]"I'm so happy to be rejoining Arsenal,'' Campbell said.[LNB]"I have many great memories from being here before and still have many friends at the club.[LNB]"I've been working very hard at the Arsenal training ground, I feel really good at the moment and I'm ready to give my all. We're in a strong position and I want to help Arsenal be successful this season.''[LNB][LNB] Bolton v Arsenal. Click here to bet.  

Source: Team_Talk