S. Wiltord will leave "Arsenal" [Supplemented]

2004-05-17 12:21 © EuroFootball.com

Coach Arsene Wenger confirmed that his team's striker Sylvain Wiltord will leave the English club this summer.

The Frenchman's contract will expire next month. The player did not agree to the new contract offered by Arsenal and will now become a free agent.

The 29-year-old striker joined Arsenal in 2000 for a then club record fee of 11 million pounds. This season, the newly crowned German champions Werder Bremen showed interest in the player.

This season, the Frenchman played very little as he was sidelined for a long time due to injury.

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Arsenal will also soon part ways with another striker, Kanu. The African spent the whole time on the bench during his time at the club. This season, he played in 9 matches and scored 3 goals.

"They can go wherever they want," said A. Wenger.