Kieran Gibbs has thanked Arsene Wenger for giving him the chance to fulfil his dream as a footballer in an emotional farewell post on social media.
Gibbs who signed a four-year deal with West Bromwich Albion thanked Arsenal for the amazing journey and said he was looking forward to a new challenge with the Midlands club.
“It has been an amazing journey to play for my childhood club since I was 14.
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“I would like to thank Arsene Wenger for giving me the chance to start my career and fulfil a dream!!!
“Thank you to all the fans, the Arsenal staff and especially my teammates who have been there during the special moments and have helped me through some tough times.
“Now it’s time for the next chapter with West Bromwich Albion and I can’t wait to get started with the boys! #UpTheBaggies,” he wrote.
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— Kieran Gibbs (@KieranGibbs) August 30, 2017
On signing for West Brom, Gibbs said: “I watched the boys in the first few games of the season and they’ve got a lot of energy.
“They’ve made some good signings and I feel this is a good move for me.”
Gibbs began his senior career with Arsenal in 2007, after joining the club from the Wimbledon academy in 2004.
Gibbs began as a winger, moving to left back after a loan spell with Norwich City in the 2007–08 season – the same season that saw him make his Arsenal debut.
He made his full England debut in a friendly against Hungary at Wembley Stadium on the 11th August 2010.
