Podolski hints he may have to leave Arsenal

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Lukas Podolski has suggested he may have to look for a move away from Arsenal in order to be given the chance to play regular football.

The Germany international moved to the Emirates Stadium from Cologne in 2012, and made 25 Premier League starts in his maiden season in England.

During the last campaign, Podolski started only 14 league encounters, although the 29-year-old did miss a large chunk of the season through injury.

"I am a full-blooded player, a street player and I love competition," he told RTL.

"If I don't have this competition every weekend then a change must occur. We'll have to see but I have to at least give it a thought."