Gilberto wants success in Greece
August 18, 2008
Re-posted from Premiership latest
Gilberto Determined To Taste Success At Panathinaikos After Ending Six-Year Stay At Arsenal
After completing his move from Arsenal to Panathinaikos, Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has spoken of his determination to make the Greek foray the ‘most successful’ chapter in his career.
The 31-year-old, who is a 2002 World Cup winner, has left the north-London Premiership outfit after a six-year spell during which he won 2004 Premier League title, and FA Cups in 2003 and 2005, in all making 244 appearances.
“I’m fully aware of Panathinaikos’s expectations and I’m confident the club will enter its second century successfully,” he said on his new club’s website.
“Panathinaikos is the new chapter in my career and I believe that it’s going to be most successful.”
Earlier, the Gunners confirmed the exit of Gilberto with a statement on the club’s official website, saying: “Arsenal can confirm that Gilberto has joined Greek side Panathinaikos.
“Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Gilberto for his huge contribution to the club both on and off the pitch, and wish him the very best for the future.”