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Gonzalo Higuain: 'I was honoured by Arsenal's interest'

01 October 2013 - 13:42

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has admitted that he was "honoured" by the Gunners interest in signing him during the summer transfer window.

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The North London club came close to sealing a deal to land the former Real Madrid forward, before he opted to join Serie A giants Napoli. <br /><br />The talented Argentine International is reportedly set to miss out on facing the Gunners on Tuesday night in the Champions League group stage fixture with a leg injury. <br /><br />He told Gazzetta dello Sport: <em>"I was honoured by Arsenal's interest, I have great respect for (Arsene) Wenger and the idea to be in his plans filled me with pride.</em><br /><br /><em>"But I think my decision to come to Napoli was the best, I'm really happy with this choice."</em>

Written by Sri Aswin