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Joel Campbell wanted Arsenal stay: I could've done well under Emery

Joel Campbell has revealed he had been hoping to remain at Arsenal once Unai Emery succeeded Arsene Wenger, but is enjoying a spell in Serie A which could soon see him joined by Aaron Ramsey.

The Costa Rica international spent seven years on the books at Emirates Stadium before eventually heading for pastures new in the summer of 2018.

His time in north London proved to be eventful, with work permit issues delaying his competitive bow for the Gunners as he was forced to become something of a loan ranger.

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Stints at Lorient, Real Betis, Olympiakos were taken in before getting his break, with another move then made to Villarreal.