Bartley buoyed by Rangers return

05 August 2011 18:08
Kyle Bartley says there was never any possibility of him joining anyone other than Rangers when Arsenal said he could leave on loan again.[LNB] Bartley completed his move to Ibrox on Thursday night after a successful period with the Glasgow giants in the second half of last season which was ended prematurely by injury.[LNB]The 20-year-old says he had options to remain in England but told Arsene Wenger that his heart was set on a return to Rangers after making a promise to McCoist.[LNB]Bartley said: "I stated when I left Rangers last season that I thought I had unfinished business. My aim was to come back to Rangers and keep playing games.[LNB]"I spoke to the manager a few times over the last few weeks and explained that I wanted to be playing games and to play as much as possible.[LNB]"At this age, it's vital for me and he thought the best move would be for me to come back here and play.[LNB]"There were a few options in the English league but Mr Wenger decided that he would leave the decision to me and I gave my word to Ally that if I was going on loan again, I would be coming back here.[LNB]"I wanted to keep that word."[LNB]Bartley says Wenger has no issues with the standard of the SPL, as the young centre-half continues his development over a season-long loan.[LNB]He added: "I don't think the level is a massive problem. Playing games is the most important thing and there are some fantastic games in the Scottish league.[LNB]"I spoke to the boss at Arsenal and explained how much I enjoyed my time here and how much I thought I had developed and he was fine with it."[LNB]However, Bartley's long-term aim is to force his way into the first team at Arsenal after penning a new deal with the Gunners earlier this week.[LNB]He said: "I signed a long-term contract on Monday so it's a little bit of security for myself and hopefully I can do well this year and go back next year a better player.[LNB]"I don't think Arsenal wanted me to go and it was fantastic news for me to get a new deal."

Source: Team_Talk