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Ex-Arsenal star Alex Song reveals he 'didn't give a F***' about being on the bench at Barcelona because he 'was a millionaire' - and says he once had to return a flash car at Arsenal because he couldn't afford the petrol!

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song gave up the chance of legendary status with the Gunners to join Spanish giants Barcelona to 'become a millionaire'.

The 34-year-old joined the Gunners in 2006 from then-Ligue 1 outfit Bastia before opting to leave in 2012 following a successful eight-year spell in north London.

The Cameroonian International failed to win any trophies at Arsenal and made a £15million move to the Nou Camp rather than sticking around as a first-team regular in search of silverware.

Song, then 24, had shone at the Emirates making 34 Premier League appearances and dishing out 11 assists as the Gunners finished third.