Arsenal parted ways with Sven Mislintat a couple of weeks ago and everyone expected Monchi took to fill up the void left behind by the former Borussia Dortmund man.
And bringing in Monchi would make perfect sense.
The former Sevilla man had just left AS Roma and given that he had already worked with Arsenal boss Unai Emery, Monchi would be able to adjust in perfectly at the Emirates.
But then Monchi chose to shock everyone by moving back to Sevilla for a second stint.
And just when everyone was thinking as to why he chose to snub Arsenal, Monchi has explained why he went back to Spain.
“I thank Arsenal for their interest,” said Monchi.
“It has been the club that has shown the most interest in me but, in the end, I evaluated all of the offers I had on the table and I chose the one that convinced me most.
“I had other options and very important ones that were flashier, but I’ve chosen Sevilla because its sporting project convinced me.
“I want to thank everyone that contributed to my return to what I consider to be my home.
“Many people outside of Seville have told me that I’ve made the wrong choice, that sequels are never good.
“I’ve evaluated all of this. I’m here not because I’m a Sevilla fan, not to save someone’s skin, but because in the conversations I’ve had with the club president and other club executives, they have transmitted to me an idea of what Sevilla’s future could be that coincides with what I believe Sevilla’s future should be.
“My idea is to help Sevilla grow. I want to build a Sevilla team that can fight among the best.”
Arsenal were looking at Marc Overmars are their next possible option but the former Gunners too has signed a new deal with Ajax.
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