Perez slams Gunners after losing his shirt
Perez feels “cheated” by his treatment and the “ugly gesture” of giving his No 9 shirt to Alexandre Lacazette. Photo: Reuters
Lucas Perez has furiously hit out over his lack of playing time last season and reportedly told Arsenal that he feels "cheated" by his treatment and the "ugly gesture" of giving his No 9 shirt to Alexandre Lacazette.
Perez, who was signed last summer for £17m, has also made it clear that he wants to return to Deportivo La Coruna, where he hopes to push for a place in Spain's World Cup squad.
"I want to leave, to play and be happy," Perez said. "Last season, I barely had any opportunities and when I had them I took advantage of them. And this season is clearly going to be more of the same.
"I want to fight to go to the national team. I want to play football, but for that I have to leave. And I think that the best place for me is at home, with Depor.
"They (Arsenal) are not behaving well with me. The thing of taking the shirt number without telling me to give it to a companion, it seems to me the last straw.
"I cannot continue this way. I have given everything, but that has not been reciprocated, so I can't stand it.
Perez scored seven goals last season for Arsenal - including a brilliant volley against Bournemouth - but made only 11 Premier League appearances.
