Sol Campbell to join Arsenal until end of season as Philippe Senderos departs

15 January 2010 15:12
'It gives us an opportunity to have one more centre-back, we play in many competitions,' said Wenger. 'He's worked very hard, we gave him the opportunity to re-launch his career. For us it is a good help until the end of the season. For him, it is a good opportunity to show he can play in the Premier League.[LNB]'I think he showed he is motivated, he' s happy to be back. Many, many players are always happy to be back at Arsenal. It is very unusual [to bring a player back], but I always say you can never say never.'[LNB] Related ArticlesBlackburn Rovers v Fulham: previewTheo Walcott ready to returnSenderos can't wait for Arsenal exitGolden oldies in demandCampbell hungry for second chanceArsenal Transfer TalkThe arrival of Campbell also clears the way for Philippe Senderos to depart for first-team football ahead of the World Cup this summer.[LNB]'We don't extend his contract so we give Senderos an opportunity to join another club,' said Wenger. [LNB]'At the moment, Vermaelen and Gallas are the two starters. Whether Senderos leaves depends on his choice and the opportunities he has. You expect a football player to try to play. I want every player to be happy. We manage to make most of them happy.'[LNB]Of Campbell's departure from Arsenal after the Champions League final of 2006, Wenger added: 'Life is life, he wanted to stop and go abroad. We live in a world where everyone is free to decide what he wants to do in his life. He wanted to go. I could understand at his age.'[LNB]

Source: Telegraph