Gallas: I proved Wenger wrong

William Gallas has told Arsene Wenger he was wrong to let him leave Arsenal last summer.

Gallas said: "They decided to not make the effort to keep me. It is a choice I respect, and they respected the fact I didn't want the wages they proposed. Did Wenger make a mistake in not keeping me? He made a choice, but indeed I believe he made a mistake."

He added: "In the street, Arsenal fans asked me why I left. The coach thought I was a finished player. I proved he was wrong."

The former France international went on to suggest that the same problems he diagnosed during his time at Arsenal have yet to be remedied.

"When I was captain I wanted to give a message, but they didn't get it. I may have been clumsy, but the substance was right. I came from Chelsea, where I won titles, and I wanted to share my experience, because I thought we missed commitment in our work.

"My message has not been understood and I am also responsible for that. Unfortunately the last season showed that team still misses something."