Andrey Arshavin played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Russian forward joined Arsenal from Zenit St. Petersburg in 2009 for £15m. Arshavin left Arsenal for Zenit St. Petersburg in 2013. In total, he made 144 appearances for Arsenal and scored 31 goals. “The meerkat” wore the number 23 for Arsenal. He was born on May 29, 1981. Arshavin retired as a footballer in 2018.
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Arsenal’s Champions League earnings dwarf Europa League
Arsenal's Champions League run brings record prize money. Club poised to earn millions more than last year.
Exotic imports: 4 players from underrepresented countries to have played for Arsenal
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Arsenal want Bayern Munich to reduce price for Thiago Alcantara
Arsenal have apparently 'checked' on Thiago Alcantara at Bayern Munich with the club eyeing the midfielder who is up for sale.
Andrey Arshavin gets drunk, rides a horse
Andrey Arshavin is doing his best to rival the antics of Nicklas Bendtner and I think, by stumbling drunk from a strip club before getting on a horse, he might just be in the lead.
Andrey Arshavin retires
Former Arsenal forward, Andrey Arshavin has announced his retirement from football aged 37.
Arsene Wenger pushed to pay more and agent paid £1.2m himself to seal Arshavin...
Football agent Jon Smith has revealed how he agreed to pay £1.2m himself, just to get the Andrei Arshavin transfer over the line before the deadline in 2009.
Arshavin close to divorce after just 1 year of marriage
Andrey Arshavin is heading for divorce after just a year of marriage, according to reports in Russia.
Robson: These four players have declined due to sub-standard management and coaching
Former Arsenal midfielder and full-time Arsene Wenger hater, Stewart Robson, believes that Monaco's Thomas Lemar made the right decision by turning down a move to north London on Transfer Deadline Day.
Arsenal’s 10 most expensive signings
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OTD Arshavin scores 4 at Anfield
On 21 April 2009, Arsenal's new forward, Andrey Arshavin, scored four goals at Anfield.
OTD Arsenal announce Arshavin
On this day in 2009, Arsenal announced the signing of Andrey Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg.
Arshavin wins Kazakhstan player of the year
Andrey Arshavin has won the Kazakhstan Player of the Year award as a reward for his impressive performances with Kairat.
Monday recap: Boys in the USA, Lacazette update, Inter inquiry + more
Monday saw the Gunners jet off to the USA, as well as more developments in a few transfer stories.
Watch: Arshavin scores stunner for new club
Despite only signing for Kazakhstan club, Kairat, in March of this year, Andrey Arshavin has already made 21 appearances for his new club.
Arshavin: Relying on Wenger could be hindering Arsenal
Despite a win on Thursday evening, Arsenal have blown the chance to win the Premier League and former forward Andrey Arshavin thinks an over-reliance on Arsène Wenger is the reason.
Infographic: Arsenal’s January signings
Arsenal have made a few decent signings in the winter transfer window.
Arshavin signs for club in Kazakhstan
Andrey Arshavin has signed a one-year deal with Kazakhstani side Kairat.
The Russian forward had agreed a deal with Kuban Krasnador in July however that...
Former Arsenal forward set to sign with midtable Russian team
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Although it was hinted earlier in July that Andrei Arshavin was considering retiring from football, he's signed to another Russian team.
The 34-year-old...
Former Gunner vague about footballing future
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The walking mystery that is Andrei Arshavin looks as if he could be considering retirement.
After Zenit St. Petersberg released Arshavin, it seems...
Arshavin set to be released
Andre Arshavin is set to be released by Zenit St Petersburg.
The forward moved back to Russia after four years at Arsenal for his fourth...
Top 10 Arsenal goals v Liverpool
I hate the international break.
It bores me.
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Which of Arsenal's January transfer signings have been a hit and which ones missed the mark by a mile? Find out here.