Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain speaks out on next club after Arsenal return

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I had the privilege to play with him, and if he is around, he will be a really good role model to have around the team.’ Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. I had it when I came out of Liverpool, and obviously I was a free agent, saw my contract out there.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is training with Arsenal’s Under-21s (Getty) ‘Now is obviously the season’s well and truly underway and it’s that awkward bit of waiting of like you’re missing out and you want to be playing, so it’s different. ‘It’s a it’s not a nice situation for any footballer to be in. I’m fortunate enough that I’ve put myself in the situation where I can choose what’s best for me and I’ve said no to things, there’s more in play now, family, children, be a bit more selective, ultimately the whole thing is you want to get back playing and going again as soon as possible. ‘There’s obviously stuff you can do to be proactive yourself and maybe find opportunities or let people know you be open to opportunities, but yeah, ultimately you’re sat there, it’s out of your control, right?

It’s just a lot of waiting around.’ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain spent two seasons in Turkey with Besiktas (Getty) Asked if he has received offers, Oxlade-Chamberlain replied: ‘Yeah, but to be fair, the majority of them have been in Europe away from home. ‘For me, I’ve did two years away, which I found difficult on a family level. It needs to suit that as well. ‘I’ve had offers and I’ve had to say no to them because it wasn’t right for me and for us.