New Arsenal signing Mikel Arteta has admitted he had to seize the chance to quit Everton for a new challenge and does not feel he let down his former employers with the manner of his exit.
The Spaniard's late decision to force through a transfer to Arsenal last night when Everton had initially turned down a £10 million bid from the Gunners somewhat soured his exit.
Manager David Moyes had no intention of selling the 29 year-old but once it became clear Arteta was agitating for a move the Scot quickly decided he did not want to keep an unsettled player.
The only down side was it came so late it gave Everton no chance to find an adequate replacement.
But Arteta insists he gave his all to the club while he was there and hopes fans remember that.
"It is a big opportunity for me and my family and I think it is the right time for me to take it," he said.
The Spaniard's late decision to force through a transfer to Arsenal last night when Everton had initially turned down a £10 million bid from the Gunners somewhat soured his exit.
Manager David Moyes had no intention of selling the 29 year-old but once it became clear Arteta was agitating for a move the Scot quickly decided he did not want to keep an unsettled player.
The only down side was it came so late it gave Everton no chance to find an adequate replacement.
But Arteta insists he gave his all to the club while he was there and hopes fans remember that.
"It is a big opportunity for me and my family and I think it is the right time for me to take it," he said.
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