'It was clear to me: I have to get out of here': Bernd Leno takes aim at Arsenal and claims his summer exit was due to 'politics'... with Fulham goalkeeper insisting his departure was not 'about performance or quality'

Bernd Leno has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal and claims 'politics' was behind his summer departure.

The German joined Fulham last month in an £8million deal after four years at Emirates Stadium, in which he made 125 appearances across all competitions.

The 30-year-old was replaced as Mikel Arteta's No 1 goalkeeper by Aaron Ramsdale last season and made just eight appearances in 2021-22.

The Gunners then brought in Matt Turner to come in as No 2 this summer, and Leno appeared to hit out at the signing of the USA international as 'politics', making it clear he had to 'get out of here'.