Former Swiss worldwide Gökhan Inler reveals Arsene Wenger wished to signal him at Arsenal, however Udinese rejected the Gunners’ method.
Former Udinese midfielder Inler, now a director for the Bianconeri, might have joined Arsenal as a footballer.
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The ex-midfielder revealed the Gunners’ curiosity throughout his newest interview with
EMPOLI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 25: Gokan Inler of Udinese Calcio seems on through the Serie A match between Empoli and Udinese at Stadio Carlo Castellani on November 25, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
“In fact, throughout this time, I had an agent. I didn’t have a lot data as I used to be concentrating on the pitch. Sure, the rumours have been there. Behind the scenes, now I perceive what occurs behind the scenes, however earlier than, you don’t know what’s happening,” Inler stated.
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“However yeah, it may very well be, I examine this. However I can say, and many individuals don’t learn about this, however in my first 12 months at Udine, I had a suggestion from Arsenal. Nevertheless, the membership stated no, Inler is a part of our mission, so I stayed right here 4 years.
“Sure, Arsene Wenger wished me, appropriate. As I stated, I didn’t know what was going round, however I used to be additionally a Swiss nationwide staff participant with Johan Djourou and Philippe Senderos have been Arsenal gamers. That’s why I noticed the coach with the nationwide staff, however ultimately the membership determined to maintain me, and I had a terrific 4 years with Udinese.”
Inler gained the Premier League title with Leicester Metropolis in 2015-16 and opened up about his rapport with Jamie Vardy
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Arsene Wenger, French former soccer participant and supervisor and present FIFA’s Chief of International Soccer Improvement, is seen in attendance previous to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Remaining First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
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A former Swiss midfielder, Inler performed for Udinese and Napoli in Serie A, scoring 15 objectives in 259 appearances in Italy’s prime flight.
Inler, 41, made his senior Switzerland debut in February 2006 and scored seven objectives in 89 worldwide matches.
Inler was appointed as Udinese’s Head of the Technical Space final summer time. The 41-year-old performed 162 video games with the Bianconeri as a footballer, scoring 9 objectives.
Throughout his time in Italy, Inler gained two Coppa Italia titles and one Supercoppa Italiana with Napoli.