Arsenal policy proved right by Malaga

Posted on August 08, 2012 by admin

Arsene Wenger has been dealt a double bonus by Sheikh Al-Thani and his NAS group that own Malaga FC. Firstly, their decision to pull the plug on their big spending at the Spanish club made the transfer of Santi Cazorla possible and not too expensive. Secondly, it proves Arsene Wenger right in his determination to balance the books.

Malaga are one of a number of teams who have been supported by money from investors in the Middle East. These teams, such as Paris Saint-Germain, are spending fortunes on transfers and inflated wages in order to attain success in their domestic leagues and, subsequently, in European competition.

The supporters are happy because they see top name players that they would never previously have seen playing for their club. They start to challenge for trophies and everything seems rosy. The problems arise when the super rich owners of these clubs start to lose interest in their new projects.

In a very short space of time, Malaga have gone from the high of qualifying for the Champion’s league for the first time, to having to sell their best players, such as Cazorla and Salomon Rondon who has joined Rubin Kazan. They are looking for a buyer for the club, but anyone looking to buy will not be buying success, they will be buying debt and a club in crisis.

The players who have been given long term contracts on loads of money will be difficult to sell on and they will not want to take any cut in pay. Imagine what sort of position Man City would be in if the owners stopped pumping money in. Wouldn’t that be a shame?

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Arsenal complete signing of attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla from Malaga

The 27 year-old has amassed 45 caps for Spain and was a member of the squads that won the European Championships in 2008 and this year.

"Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He's a player who will add significant quality to our squad," said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Cazorla is reported to have cost Arsenal £16.5 million after passing a medical and agreeing a long-term contract.

Full name Santiago Cazorla Gonzalez, he was an influential figure in Malaga's fourth-place finish in La Liga last season when the club qualified for the Champions League for the first time.

"Santi has good experience at both club and international level," Wenger said. "He's a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally.

"He has good pace, is technically gifted and will be a huge asset to us."

Cazorla, the 2007 Spanish Player of the Year, joined Malaga in 2011 following two stints with Villarreal.

He made 181 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, helping them finish runners-up to Real Madrid in La Liga in 2008.

"I'm so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a club with great players, a fantastic stadium and huge support," Cazorla said.

"The club has one of the best managers in football and their style of play is recognised and admired all over the world.

"I'm so excited to be joining one of the greatest teams in Europe and to be playing in the Premier League.

"I will do my best to help Arsenal challenge for trophies and make all the supporters happy."

Arsenal confirmed that Cazorla has already linked up with his new-team-mates after being given permission by Malaga to join their pre-season training camp in Germany.

His arrival continues an impressive summer in the transfer window from the Gunners, who had already signed strikers Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud.

Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin remains a target for Wenger, after the 23-year-old was told he could leave Real Madrid on loan, as does France youth international M'Baye Niang of Caen.

Reports over the weekend stated that Arsenal's transfer activity may have persuaded Robin van Persie to stay at Emirates Stadium, but his future remains shrouded in doubt.

To date Van Persie has refused to extend his contract, which expires next summer, with Manchester United and Juventus leading the chase after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted it is unlikely he will sign the Holland marksman.

Potentially making room for the influx of new arrivals in north London is Andrey Arshavin, who has been linked with a move to Turkish club Galatasaray.

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