Flamini off?

Manager Arsène Wenger has admitted that he is not overly optimistic on the contract situation with Mathieu Flamini, with reports emerging from Italy that the Frenchman is in Milan for a medical.

Having initially said that Flamini had until the end of April to decide on his future, Wenger extended the deadline till Monday, but it seems to have been to no avail as Flamini has apparently told his team mates that he will play for Milan next season.

Wenger said: "Frankly, I don't know [if he will stay]. But if you ask me was I overall super-confident, I would say no.

"He has an offer on the table which is valid until tomorrow, then we will see. I am not confident, but also not worried. The situation is not in my hands.

"We have done what we had to do, it is now down to him to make a decision. At some stage you have to make a decision and if he goes we have to look at our options.

"We can't wait until July. You could lose players if they come on the market. My ideal solution is that he stays, so I am not happy if he goes - but we've done everything we can."

User Comments

Ozone

Posted on 7 May, 2008 at 08:40 AM - Reply

Flame has gone,we willnt give milan another free offer for Adebayor

winterburn_fan

Posted on 6 May, 2008 at 03:56 AM - Reply

hahaha im not at all surprised. it was very dirty and very detrimental to the team what he did, and i hope he hasnt tried to convince anyone else to leave.

as for his future, not many have left arsenal and become better players, big a club as milan are, they are going to take some time to get back to the pinaccle of italian football (which is utterly rubbish and on par with league 2). i hope inter win the title for the next 4 years so flamini will be eternal loser. and i hope we meet them in CL again. we will make flamini look old and tired like the rest of ac milan.

Yinka,Lagos ,Nigeria

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 06:41 PM - Reply

I would say we should stop worrying about this guy and look forward to buying a more patriotic and even better replacement for him.b cos of him Gilberto wasn't able to show us the stuff he is made of after his performance last season.I truly believe this guy was never a true Gunner.

john quinn

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 05:38 PM - Reply

we cannot do much about this at least if he goes he goes quickly now and we can look at the options. feel a bit sorry for Gilberto mr loyalty... makes you wonder about players like Flamini 1 ok season and they are off for more money.Gilberto should be Captain next season

Terfa Hemen

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 03:22 PM - Reply

Never really a gunner.Our spirit is more than money.Let him go we will survive.

Nh

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 03:08 PM - Reply

funny how money makes people go crazy! you'll be missed flamz! x

GOONER

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 02:55 PM - Reply

I think Diaby is ready to fill Vieras shoes and Diaby should start next to Fab otherwise we should by Yaya Toure

TJ Bristol

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 02:23 PM - Reply

So Flamini has gone for the money to Milan the new millenium losers.I am certain that Arsene will have a trick up his sleeve and a replacement on hand or lined up.Good luck to MF but he will grieve if we meet Milan in th CL and put them out.

johanna

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 01:57 PM - Reply

dont go to italy!! please please please. I want you to be in arsenal

chris

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 01:55 PM - Reply

All that cash !Can't say I blame the Flame. How much money do you need. Who are Milan ? All the best Flame,You gave us great service. Shame your bank balance is going up and your career will probably go down. Italian league is past its best.

delboy

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 12:51 PM - Reply

his contract should not have been let run out. Double your money, who would'nt go

WALE

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 10:55 AM - Reply

This guy is never a gunner

Ollie

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 10:34 AM - Reply

he waits three years for a chance to play, almost leaves last summer but Wenger told him to stay because he will play and then is one of the best players in the league this season and leaves. something wrong with his brain if he thinks he is better off anywhere else. oh well, best of luck to you and thanks for everything this season and in the CL run in 2006. never said a bad word about this club and never given less then 110%

Derek

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 09:48 AM - Reply

he is not off yet, still unconfirmed, no news, but i must say it is not looking good. However, it appears Wenger will buy a replacement soon. Gareth Barry? Michael Johnson? Zdravko Kuzmanovic? or what about Miguel Veloso?

Emmanuel

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 09:40 AM - Reply

i cant believe flamini is gonna leave,n it realy wouldnt be fair on gilberto bcuz wenger bench gilberto 4 most d season jst bcuz flamini was in form,im a great flamini fan but y bcom like asley cole?leaving bcuz of money

Raza

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 09:30 AM - Reply

He will be making a huge mistake!

samke

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 07:35 AM - Reply

its sad to see the guy leave,he was fantastic for the whole season,but rem. we were ready to let him go last season,so let him leave early so that the manager can have ample time to think of his replacement,i will now hate him every time i hear him shine,i have a question though,WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO HAVE MOST ARSENAL PLAYERS TO BE ROYAL LIKE THE WAY RIO OR TERRY OR GIGGS OR GERALD ARE TO THIER CLUBS,JUST ASKING?

metalgunners

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 04:18 AM - Reply

Goodbye Flamster...Thank u for your always never-say-die performance for our beloved club. wish u the best for the future. hope to c u with ur new club next season at the champs league. :(

bob

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 04:18 AM - Reply

He is a crucial player to the squad and will be a big lose if he goes elsewhere.

Sam

Posted on 5 May, 2008 at 12:05 AM - Reply

Can I just say that I am really gutted we are losing a player of Flamini's quality. His partnerhip with Cesc was really promising. What is seemingly likely is that we are going to lose Flamini, Gilebrto and Diarra (3 defensive midfielders) all in one season! Jean Makoun of Lille or Toulalan of Lyon must come in as they are ready made replacements.

Flamini SOB

Posted on 4 May, 2008 at 11:43 PM - Reply

I cant believe what flamini is doing and leaving arsenal, just for money he is leaving the club he stated he wanted to stay for, i just cant believe his leaving which seems very likely he is ungrateful, arsenal made him what he is today!

Martin

Posted on 4 May, 2008 at 11:32 PM - Reply

There´s pictures of Flamini in Milano on gazzetta.it, he´s definately off. Too bad, but better him than Cesc, Hleb or Adebayor.

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