Source: Daily_Mail
Eduardo thanks Arsenal after £6m move to Shakhtar Donetsk
New boy: Eduardo arrives at Shakhtar Donetsk[LNB]Eduardo has expressed his sadness at leaving Arsenal and thanked the club for nursing him back to health following his horror injury. [LNB]Croatia striker Eduardo completed a £6million move to Shakhtar Donetsk, ending his three-year stay with the Gunners. [LNB]Much of the 27-year-old's career at the Emirates was spent recovering from a horrendous broken leg and dislocated ankle suffered at Birmingham in February 2008. [LNB]Eduardo told the Gunners' official website: 'The past few days have been very emotional for me.[LNB]'Although I am excited about the challenge ahead with my new club Shakhtar Donetsk, I am so sad to be leaving my home for the past three years - Arsenal Football Club. [LNB]'Arsenal is a very special football club and I will miss so many people - my team-mates, all the staff and, of course, the wonderful Arsenal supporters. [LNB]'When I first came to England, I could not speak the language and knew nobody, but as soon as I arrived I was made to feel at home and part of this big family. [LNB]'I had some very difficult times with my injury, but Arsenal was always there for me - the medical staff, the management, the players and the supporters. Thank you everybody.[LNB]'Although I have now left the club, Arsenal will always be in my heart. I will always look for the Arsenal results and of course, I wish Arsene Wenger and the great players at the club well for next season and the future.'[LNB] Fresh start: Eduardo has left the Gunners behind after three years in London[LNB]Eduardo was sidelined for almost a year because of his injury, which was sustained following a controversial challenge by Martin Taylor. [LNB]There were concerns the psychological scars from the tackle had a negative impact on his game, which is thought to be one reason Arsenal boss Wenger allowed him to leave. [LNB]In total, Eduardo made 67 appearances and scored 20 goals in all competitions upon his arrival from Dinamo Zagreb. [LNB] Eduardo was big shot joining Arsenal, now he's their latest striking failureEduardo clinches £6m Shakhtar move as Arsenal mull new move for RemyOn tour with Tottenham... Thierry Henry fails to make a ripple ahead of reunion with old rivalsClub-by-club Premier League guide to every transfer deal in summer 2010ARSENAL FC
