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'I can still bring something to this team' - Aouar cites Lyon 'adventure' as reason for Arsenal snub

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Gunnrers for much of the off-season, but is now set to stay in France for the near future

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has revealed that his belief that he can help the club on to greater success played a key part in him choosing to ultimately rebuff the advances of Arsenal this transfer window, describing his career so far at the Ligue 1 club as an "adventure".

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move across the English Channel to join the Gunners for much of the off-season, but put paid to questions about his future this weekend as he reportedly reaffirmed his immediate commitment to Rudi Garcia's side.