Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has no regrets over his decision to sell Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa in the summer.
Martinez will make his first ever appearance against the club he served for 10 years at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Martinez was largely excellent in his nine Premier League appearances and also shone in Arsenal's successful FA Cup campaign.
Martinez duly joined Villa in a deal worth £20m and Arteta says he stands by his decision.
“No [I have no regrets]. When we sat down and we believed it was the right thing to do.
“He was still very willing to get the No.1 shirt and play regularly but we had to give him the choice to decide where he wanted to play.
“He believed it was the right club for him so I was happy to let him go and make the right decision for his career.
“His start there hasn’t surprised me. He has become really hungry, really competitive and really clear about what he wanted to do in the next chapter of his career, so I am sure he will be a success.”
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