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'I cried when I talked to Arsene' - Hleb still doesn't understand why he left Arsenal for Barcelona

Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb says it was a mistake to leave the club for Barcelona.

Hleb joined the Gunners from Stuttgart in 2005 and spent three seasons in north London, making 130 appearances and reaching the Champions League final with the club.

The former attacking midfielder was not able to secure a regular spot in Barca's starting XI as he featured just 36 times for the Spanish giants and was loaned out to Stuttgart, Birmingham and Wolfsburg before his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

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Although the Camp Nou outfit won the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey in his first season at the club, he admits it was not worth leaving Arsenal, where he felt truly happy.