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Euro 2008 winner Senna snubs Arsenal and decides to stay at Villarreal

have missed out on Spanish international Marcos Senna after the European Championship winner decided to stay at Villarreal.

The Gunners are still looking for a holding midfielder to replace Mathieu Flamini and made a bid for 32-year-old Senna.


It's a no Gunner: Senna is happy at Villarreal and wants to win the Spanish title.

It's a no Gunner: Senna is happy at Villarreal and wants to win the Spanish title.

The powerful midfielder, who was previously a target for Manchester United, revealed: "It is true that I have had offers from Arsenal, Juventus and Fenerbahce following the Euros, but I just want to stay at Villarreal where I am happiest.

"I hope this season we can fight for the Spanish title and I think I can contribute to a team that is getting better and better.

"Last season with Villarreal was incredible and then to win the European Championships was just the icing on the cake."

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