Semi Ajayi has stated that while he developed at Arsenal, he needed to leave to put into practice what he learnt at the north London club.
Ajayi, who came through the ranks at Charlton Athletic before being offered his first professional contract in January 2012, joined the Gunners’ Academy in September 2013, after impressing as a trialist with the club.
After two years without a senior appearance, featuring sparingly on the bench, he left for Cardiff City.
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“I learned a lot, especially at Arsenal,” Ajayi told Sky Sports.
“I feel like my game came along leaps and bounds and I was around world-class players, training with them day in, day out.