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Wenger backs Senderos exit

26 Aug 2008 - 14:15:48

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that centre-back Philippe Senderos will join AC Milan for the remainder of the season.

The 23-year-old Switzerland defender is likely to sign an initial loan deal with the Rossoneri, although a permanent move could be in the offing if he impresses.

Wenger believes the move will work out well for all parties, having felt that Senderos would struggle for regular first-team football with the Gunner sin the coming months.

The Frenchman confirmed: "Senderos has gone to Milan and will complete a medical.

"At the moment, he does not get the games here and so now he can play somewhere and remains at a top-level club.

"We have Johan Djourou, we have Kolo Toure, we have Senderos, we have Alex Song, William Gallas and Mikael Silvestre now who can play centre-back, so we have a congestion there.

"We want him to play without losing him. It has not been decided yet whether the transfer will be permanent."

Senderos has made just over 100 appearances in all competitions during five years with the Gunners, having moved to England from FC Servette in the summer of 2003.