This summer, Santi moved to Villarreal after 6 years spent in the Arsenal.

Asked whether he had the opportunity to stay in the London club, Santi replied:.

"No, Arsenal did not want me to stay. They were very honest with me and very kind ".

"I realized that a club that wants to sign me must first see me in the game. No one will just give you a contract. I was going to go through the preseason with Arsenal to show myself and then decide on the transition issue, but they could not afford me this opportunity, because they were in a hurry to form the final squad for the season ".

"I was immediately told that the rest will help than they can.

I understand this decision and respect it.. I'm infinitely grateful. In the Arsenal love me, I have always felt a special connection with this club, such affection ".

"I'm torn apart from the fact that I could not say goodbye to Arsenal by playing the last match on Emirates. If I had to leave, I wanted to do it in front of the fans, "said Cazorla.

Earlier, Cazorla shared his emotions from the transition to Villarreal, saying that he intended to have fun with the game.