Hleb leaves Arsenal
Winger Alexander Hleb has completed his move to Spanish club Barcelona after passing a medical for the Spanish giants.
The Belarus international described the transfer as a "dream".
He said: "I love this team. I will give my best and I want to win everything with Barca."
Astonishingly, whilst most Arsenal fans were actually happy to see Hleb leave, the Catalan giants have reportedly set a £71 million buy-out clause in his new four-year contract.
It proves what a valuable player he is and why manager Arsène Wenger tried to hard to keep him at Arsenal.
The Frenchman has also lost Mathieu Flamini, Jens Lehmann and Gilberto Silva is also looking likely to leave.
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Alex
Posted on 18 Jul, 2008 at 11:49 AM - Reply
Hleb is great player, I will miss him
VVV
Posted on 18 Jul, 2008 at 07:55 AM - Reply
people comes,people goes,but the club stay the same...
simon_84
Posted on 18 Jul, 2008 at 02:18 AM - Reply
finally some cash for a player!maybe the cash can be put into some use in the transfer kitty?
turbo
Posted on 18 Jul, 2008 at 12:24 AM - Reply
hleb was an excellent player,arsenal would miss him,fabregas would miss him but the big question is WHEN WILL WENGER START BUYING REPLACEMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahio
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 11:42 PM - Reply
Best player in Arsenal..this one have no replacement.
sai
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 11:20 PM - Reply
maybe players want to leave because the new home kit looks rubbish? why did hleb have to kiss the barca badge, now i hate him. All the best to Gilberto, thanx and good luck to him.
goodgooner
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 10:49 PM - Reply
Hleb was aweful. He cant score, cant assist... Theirs no doubt that he can drible, but how many times when he lost the ball, we conced goals? Remember the stupid foul he did 2 years ago when we play PSV???
He's left, finally, thank lord, thank Barcelona!!!
marcelo07
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 09:31 PM - Reply
Why so many people in panic mode?
I remembered how we all felt when Henry left and that was Henry mates!!!
Hleb? A great player, I will miss him no doubt, but we are much more than one skillful player, we are the ARSENAL! And Barcelona has never played the quality football we play and will not no matter who they buy.
I trust Wenger, and I’m sure we will do just fine without those who leave. Of course I expect to see couple of new names coming in the next few weeks, but take it easy… We will be strong!
don
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:10 PM - Reply
I've always been really impressed by Hleb and wished he would have had a better career at Arsenal. But I'm comfortable he has moved on to pastures new and wish him all the best in so doing. When all is considered he might well be remembered more for his woeful final ball than his close control, excellent dribbling skills and quick turn of pace. My opinion is that only 10/11 goals in three seasons is way way to short of the expected goal delivery of a top class attacking midfielder. Perhpas he is more suited to the continental style of play!?
Hopefully we can look forward to a better return in the form of Nasri. Personally I also think Gareth Barry would be an excelent addition to the squad but more importantly let's all be patient and look forward to what happens over the next 6 weeks or so.
Wenger knows exactly what he is doing.
Ahmed (Tanzania)
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 06:35 PM - Reply
Great! From all those who left, i wanted none of them to leave! The players i wished would have left were Hoyte, Adebayor, Eboue & Rosicky! We will suffer next season! I guarantee another trophyless season!
Solid Snake
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 06:02 PM - Reply
Helb will soon realise that with a goal record like he has will not be tolerated in spain! the fans will turn on him quickly and he will realise that the grass isnt always greener on the other side (like Henry)
dubai_Moe
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 05:06 PM - Reply
just depressed :(
Toba:The only Gooner
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 04:20 PM - Reply
The exit of Hleb from the Greatest-Arsenal is a bad news. But I think the master-Wenger tried his best to keep him. His exit has just shown the begining of the rot MONEY is going to bring into the beautiful game of soccer. While wishing him good-luck, I hope the coaching crew of Barca will get the best out of him.
tpapa
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 04:18 PM - Reply
can wenger do something good with this funds pls?pls get us asharvin!
pete69
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 04:16 PM - Reply
yet another star gone
Danju
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 02:47 PM - Reply
They should all go wishing them the best in their respective clubs.
JUAN LUIS SANCHEZ ( PERU)
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 02:06 PM - Reply
ARSENAL FANS WE HAVE TO PREPARE FOR THE MOST MISERABLE SEASON EVER SEEN IN THE CLUB HISTORY
PLEASE DO SOMETHING
THANKS
williams ebifate
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 01:06 PM - Reply
hleb move to barca will cost arsenal a lot but the world can do without the best.Arsene Wenger should buy experience players this summer.Up gunners. Long live Arsenal, long live Great ARSENE WENGER
tom
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 12:31 PM - Reply
let him go another man who only wants the money.No team is a 1 man team!!!
Dani227
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 12:30 PM - Reply
they are all great players but
there is only one ARSENE WENGER
Jimmie Mwangi
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 11:42 AM - Reply
Hleb:Fare thee well.....May you achieve what you did not achieve at Arsenal with Barca. You were a great player but we couldn't keep an unhappy player.
All the best!
elninio
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 11:26 AM - Reply
the stats dont lie. we are actually a better team without him... simple truth. Now lets see what else AW has lined up in the transfer market.
Anas Jumare
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 11:18 AM - Reply
Its all good ridding Arsenal of elements whose presence seems 2 destabilise the teams harmony.But Wenger should be wiser next time in employin players who are obscure cos they always like abusing the oppurtunity and use Arsenal as a steppin stone 4 some of their selfish ambitions.Flame , Adebayor and now Hleb are good examples
George
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 10:27 AM - Reply
Sad to see him leave. I loved how he dribbled but he didn't shoot enough. hopefully Nasri will be just as good and hopefully a little bit more direct.
Thank you for the service though alex hleb.
Justice for all...
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 10:06 AM - Reply
Good riddance... he dribbled himself into trouble and was a goal-shy excuse of a midfielder.
His frailties will be evident at his new club.
Yusuf
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:57 AM - Reply
£12 million! Friggin £12 million!!
Danju
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:50 AM - Reply
They should all go, even with Ade.
Lenga
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:46 AM - Reply
Get lost Mr Helb. And dont ever come back,even for a visit. 10 goals in three years! Shame on you.
tunde
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:45 AM - Reply
Iam the happiest arsenal fan on earth right now. Hleb is really good but he has not proved anything to us arsenal fans. Assist last season was just 4 and the goals is the same with GALLAS a defender... 5 each i guess. Well i wish him the best of luck ,i cant wait for a defender and a defensive midfielder for us to sign.
zarigunner
Posted on 17 Jul, 2008 at 08:37 AM - Reply
sad to see hleb go, but after he goes, silva too? who next? silva would be a big loss for arsenal.
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