Gilberto could be on his way
Written by Jonathan Chong on Friday, July 11, 2008
Midfielder Gilberto Silva is currently in negotiations with Greek club Panathinaikos with regards to a move.
The Brazilian World Cup winner had been second choice last season but had always stated his desire to stay on at the club and fight for his place.
Acting managing director Ken Friar said: "As far as I know the player and the agent will travel to Athens to meet with the Panathinaikos people.
"If Gilberto reaches an agreement then we will reach an agreement."
User Comments
38JamesMaven
Posted on 16 Jul, 2008 at 07:53 PM - Reply
GOOD LUCK IN GREECE GILBERTO. I WANT HIM TO STAY HE IS A GOOD PLAYER FOR US. WE NEED TO REPLACE HIM WITH SOMEONE LIKE Abdou Razack Traoré. A YOUNG MIDFIELDER WITH ALOT OF POTENTIAL, HE'S ONLY 19 AND ALREADY ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE NORWEIGON LEAGUE!
37dumex
Posted on 16 Jul, 2008 at 08:57 AM - Reply
not appointin Gilberto the next captain after Henry brought down his morale. it's quite sad!!!.
36Big G
Posted on 15 Jul, 2008 at 10:52 AM - Reply
Good Luck Gilberto, you are a legend in red and white !! Arsene, you need to replace him with Ya Ya Toure........the only solution my friend !!
35pao
Posted on 15 Jul, 2008 at 09:25 AM - Reply
gilberto come to panathinaikos.You and Matos are the best DMFs in europe
34alzi
Posted on 14 Jul, 2008 at 06:57 PM - Reply
i hope gilberto doesnt leave arsenal he is a quality player that inspires the youth team....a great leader to have on your side, will be surley missed....a great player & an arsenal legend,,,,,,,
33Vialli13
Posted on 14 Jul, 2008 at 01:21 PM - Reply
Iam a Panathinaikos fan and i am really excited that a player of this calibre is coming to the bbest Greek club.Many thanks to Mr Wenger for this decision and good luck to Arsenal the most enjoyable English team to watch!!!
32nick
Posted on 14 Jul, 2008 at 12:17 AM - Reply
i cannot believe that he is gonna play for my club panathinaikos. check you tube after wednesday when he arrives in the airport to see how many thousands will be there to welcome him! zilberto respect
31meros 13 panathinaikos
Posted on 13 Jul, 2008 at 01:51 PM - Reply
gilberto we'll have you here like god...you are the best...we believe on you...
30Kain
Posted on 13 Jul, 2008 at 01:32 PM - Reply
Really sad news indeed, Gilberto is a true model professional, there is no £ price that can go with the experience he brings to our young squad & i only wish he could stay on until the end like Bergkamp. Whatever decision he makes i only have admiration for such a top player and wish him all the best.
29Sasha
Posted on 13 Jul, 2008 at 11:34 AM - Reply
Arsenal legend! He gave us so much, but maybe its time to say goodbye. Good luck and thank you for everything, Gilberto!
28don
Posted on 13 Jul, 2008 at 09:40 AM - Reply
I can only echo the views of other posters. I love Gilberto. I love his attitude. I love his consumate professionalism. However his better days are behind. It is probably better for him, his career and for Arsenal that he seeks patures new. I wish him all the earnest best.
27gigi
Posted on 13 Jul, 2008 at 02:25 AM - Reply
let him stay arsene! we've lost flamini and he was a solid DM don't let gilberto go otherwise we wont have cover defensively we need experience diaby and denilson are gr8 players but gilberto has 2 stay
26Jim W
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 11:53 PM - Reply
There must be more to this than meets the eye. He apears to be saying & doing all the right things yet he is still on the way out.
Wegner knows what he brings on and off the pitch. If I had to guess the only point of contention between the two parties was over the Captain role.
I agree, though, that I would love to keep him!
25Albanian Gooner
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 07:49 PM - Reply
He's an experienced player. He's great. I love watching him play. It sucks how we're losing a very dedicated player. Best of luck to you Gilberto, thanks for all the amazing contributions to Arsenal. You will be missed.
24Nino 89
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 05:06 PM - Reply
im from Greece and i support both Arsenal and Panathinaikos.Iwould like to thank Wenger because let this fantastic player to play for Pan and i want to say that an excellent young player from Pan.is Ninis.I think that Arsenal must take a look at him
23obeddy
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 04:23 PM - Reply
Gilberto is a great player we will miss him . i wish he could stay we LOVE YOU GILLY
22Promytheus
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 01:51 PM - Reply
He will be really well in Athens. We 'll treat him like a king. Panathinaikos is making a new start (100 years celebrations for the club). We wish you good luck for your team and hoping to meet you guys high up in the last stages of the CL.
21Mr Memory
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 12:46 PM - Reply
Pure class and a gentleman. He'll be sorely missed!
20Gooner in Hong Kong
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 06:22 AM - Reply
It would be a loss if he leaves but if he leaves we would be even less experienced and we would have to BUY a replacement DM to take his place unless Alex Song can claim a spot next season. I'm so happy I get to see him play with Cameroon Olympic team cause they're playing exhibition games in HK. w00t.
19gramsy
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 06:00 AM - Reply
First of all no one can question the experience. Then he should do well at Greek championship as it's at a lower level than Premiership. No league has the pace of the Premier League. What I'm sure for, is that Gilberto has definitely two more years of top class football as in 2010 there is the World Championship and he would give anything to be there. After all that's why he is leaving. He wants regular first team football. Good luck mate.
18some guy
Posted on 12 Jul, 2008 at 04:35 AM - Reply
omg! last year it was ljunberg, henry etc. this year flamini, lehman, maybe hleb and adebayor. if we lose great players every year i will get a heart attack or something.
but as always we perform amazingly well somehow. wenger must be really good.
17MRTi56.../
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 07:30 PM - Reply
i am happy to see that gilberto is still a well respected player...Panathinaikos is surely one of the most well-known european clubs, and definately the most well respected greek club in Europe...let's hope he ends his career there in glory in a great club!
16Jesper
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 07:22 PM - Reply
I think Diaby will join Cesc in midfield next season. The good thing is Arsene always has solutions to the positions that open up. But if it will be enough for a title.. looking forward seeing the best football in the EPL again in september!!!
15Freddy - Greece
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 07:15 PM - Reply
In Greece we are thrilled that Gilberto is coming to Panathinaikos...my regards to all Arsenal fans.
14andrew13
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 06:42 PM - Reply
I am a Panathinaikos fan and all I can say is that I am so happy he is coming to us
I think your words of love are the best reward for him and the years he spent in your team
I can assure you he will be loved here as well
Arsenal is a big team with a great manager
Wenger knows what should be done..And something else
Gilberto welcome to Panathinaikos
It is an honour to have you with us for three years
13rahul Sethi
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 03:50 PM - Reply
He is zen on the field. He will be missed. I hope he stays. He is so calm.
12Scott
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 03:41 PM - Reply
This is a HUGE mistake. We only only have one experienced quality DM now. Gilberto (World Cup, Champions League, FA Cup). He is the consumate professional. People do not see the subtle aspects of his game nor do they see the leadership he provides the young players. If he leaves I say Congrats and thanks for many years of dedicated loyal service. Gilberto you are class- on and off the pitch!
11vikram
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 01:48 PM - Reply
I really feel the pinch now..It never happened when there talks of hleb leaving but Gilberto, It hurts...It like he was always there for us if things go well with our young team...but nevertheless I would really wish if he can stay on...but whatever decision he makes he will always be a true Gunner..by heart & by game
10Yankee Gunner
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 01:31 PM - Reply
For a team thin on veteran leadership, it's a mistake to let Gilberto go. There will be a point this season when injuries will become a factor and Gilberto will be missed. Even if he doesn't see the pitch, his value as a role model and teacher to our Young Guns cannot be underestimated and is well worth his wage. I hope this doesn't come back to bite or haunt. Tenho saudades do voce, Gilberto! Boa sorte!
9GWelch
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 12:53 PM - Reply
I will shed a tear if this guy goes, respect to you Giberto whatever you decide. Your a great player!
8alex w
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 12:30 PM - Reply
now we have lost him and flamini,
we should buy 1 proven DM for example Yaya toure cos his links with kolo and barca already have 2world class DM not including him.
And denilson and diaby should also help to fill in.
7Barcolleh poronpyae
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 11:50 AM - Reply
Gilberto is an excellent player.he is very humble. Mr.wenger took the armband from him yet he remain.he is a commited player. Arsenal is his home,let wenger keep him like did denise we brought him 2 europe.he is all we have left now.pls wenger keep silva.
6mengistu+Ethiopia
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 11:39 AM - Reply
May be we will see him in PANA as he was before in ARSE. So, no more shoking news. And Bless his future career
5Phader
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 10:19 AM - Reply
Another Experinced first team player is leaving.
he's one of the best holding midfilders and was part of our invincible team. why not keep hold of him arsene, im sure the likes of denilson & song can learn from him.
IM NOT HAPPY
41970*Gooner
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 10:09 AM - Reply
If he does go I wish him well, he has been an exceptionally loyal player to the club and the fans.
3Manveer
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 08:56 AM - Reply
well yh thats fairm,
hes past his time now and he should move away from the emirates, weve got diaby, song and denilson for replacements and they're all young and good
2john quinn
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 08:35 AM - Reply
Really sad news Gilberto has been a wonderful servant for Arsenal... a fantastic example to all the other players at the club ... this man has set new standards of behavior at the club .. he has worked with humility style and grace ... we will not see the likes of this very special human being again ..... i personally still hope he stays with us ....and really really appreciate all he has done for Arsenal.. God Bless GILBERTO
1richie
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 at 08:32 AM - Reply
I wish him all the best a good pro and it will do no harm to replace him with a proven quality defensive midfielder
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