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Monreal thanks Cazorla and Arsenal fans in goodbye message after joining Real Sociedad

Nacho Monreal has bade farewell to Arsenal fans after bringing his six-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates to a close by signing a two-year deal at Real Socieded.

The 33-year-old used Instagram to leave a message for Gunners fans ahead of Sunday’s North London Derby with Tottenham, recalling how former team-mate Santi Cazorla had asked him to join back in January 2013.

In all, the Spaniard made more than 250 competitive appearances for Arsenal – including all three of their games this season, wearing the captain’s armband in the win over Burnley – and lifted three FA Cups during his time at the club.