Abou Diaby has admitted he looks back on his time at Arsenal with mixed emotions following his move to Marseille.
The French midfielder left north London after nine injury-ravaged years when his contract expired earlier this summer.
Diaby managed just two appearances in his final two seasons with the Gunners - but retained the support and sympathy of the club’s fans.
The 29-year-old said he was touched by the help and patience demonstrated by the club, but admitted his memories of Arsenal would always be tinged with regret.
“In nine years, I had hard times but also very beautiful moments,” he told radio station RMC. “I was fortunate to work alongside a coach like Arsene Wenger, who is a very, very great coach and a great man too.