Arsenal opinion: The sad story of former Gunner Abou Diaby The next Patrick Vieira, Arsenal’s midfield mainstay for the next decade and an absolute tank in the middle of the park – everything fell through after a string of heart-breaking injuries to Abou Diaby. The 32-year-old Frenchman announced his retirement this week after a depressing career. But what could’ve been had the midfield monster stayed fit? Arsenal have not found a replacement for club legend Patrick Vieira even today, over 14 years since his departure from the club. Diaby joined Arsenal in the winter transfer window of 2006 from Auxerre. The Frenchman was a part of the squad which beat real Madrid at the Santiago...
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