Edu Arsenal Football Club exit looms 12:51 December, 10, 2004 Edu looks likely to leave Arsenal Football Club in the summer after revealing talks over a new contract have stopped, with Barcelona looking his most likely destination.Mail The FansFC EditorSend This Article To A FriendPost Your View on The Msg BoardThe Brazilian – out of contract in the summer - has been told by manager Arsene Wenger that he must commit to the club if he wants to be considered for games in the New Year.
“I do not know why he said that," Edu said. "I continue belonging to Arsenal and I want to play if I am fit. The truth is that the negotiations to extend the contract are stopped, mainly due to my indecision."
Although Manchester United have expressed an interest in the midfielder, he seems more than keen to move to Barcelona, who are also said to be willing to sign him on a Bosman free transfer.
"I am very happy with the interest from as great a club as Barcelona," Edu added. "With a coach like Frank Rijkaard, who was a great player and who likes good football.
"If I leave, I want to sign for a club that gives me the opportunity to win titles and participates in the great competitions, but also where I can play regularly. This, for me, is essential and cannot be waived.
"Barca are playing very well and can win everything this year. I know Ronaldinho well and he is, without a doubt, the best player at the moment, a special footballer who appears not very often in life.
"Yes, the truth is that it would be magnificent to be alongside him in the team.”
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