Tottenham and Arsenal fans have reacted after Serge Aurier said he never thought about joining the Gunners because of the respect he has for Spurs.
The Lilywhites terminated the Ivorian right-back’s deal at the start of this season and he was linked with a move to Arsenal.
The report in The Daily Mail claimed he didn’t mind joining the Gunners at the time, but he has now signed for Villarreal.
After his move to the Spanish club was completed, he spoke to the media about the rumours initially linking him with a move to Arsenal.
He claimed that he never thought about joining the Gunners because he respected Spurs despite how he was treated by the Lilywhites, according to Sky Sports.
The news outlet posted this on their Twitter account and football fans filled the comments with responses including Tottenham fans saying it didn’t matter if he had joined them, while Arsenal fans insist they never wanted him. Here are some of the best reactions:
in all fairness i didn’t see many of us caring even if he did go there 😭
— a (@aishathfc) October 6, 2021
As if, that idea was ever entertained by Arsenal. Not even news. #boring pic.twitter.com/gcQ0x7al2C
— Maurice Thomas : Photographer (@MCThomas1965) October 6, 2021
We wouldn’t sign him, out of respect for ourselves 😂😂😂
— BorisTheGooner (@Boris417197813) October 6, 2021
He shouldn't of worried we would have paid the transfer fee for him to go to Arsenal!
— leslie davids (@davids_leslie) October 6, 2021
We wouldn't want you anyway… I'd rather have squillaci back
— Sean Mcnally (@SeanMcn99075899) October 6, 2021
Wish him well at Villareal, talented but inconsistent and undisciplined.