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'I needed to enjoy myself on the pitch': Matteo Guendouzi says gaining more playing time was only reason behind his Hertha Berlin loan move as he insists spell at Arsenal is NOT over

Matteo Guendouzi insists his Arsenal career is not over after being frozen out by manager Mikel Arteta.

The 21-year-old left the Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day, joining Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan deal.

Having initially impressed at Arsenal following his move from Lorient in 2018, the France Under-21 international had not featured for the Gunners this season.

Matteo Guendouzi hasn't played for Arsenal since squaring up to Brighton's Neal Maupay

Matteo Guendouzi hasn't played for Arsenal since squaring up to Brighton's Neal Maupay

He has not kicked a ball for Arteta's side since a post-match clash with Brighton striker Neal Maupay after Arsenal had lost to the Seagulls on June 20.