Flamini: I'll still be cheering for Arsenal despite joining Milan

13 April 2012

Mathieu Flamini battles with FC Porto's Paulo Assuncao during the Champions League clash

AC Milan's new midfielder Mathieu Flamini has no regrets about his move to the San Siro from , even though it means he will not be playing Champions League football this season.

The 24-year-old agreed the move before the end of the Serie A season and Milan subsequently finished fifth, missing out on Europe's elite club competition.

'I don't regret deciding to join AC Milan before knowing the results of the Serie A last season,' Flamini told Gazzetta dello Sport.

'I'm happy with the choice I've made. Milan has given me trust and I'm trying to repay them. We can always win the UEFA Cup."

Instead Flamini will be rooting for his two previous clubs.

'I will support Marseille and Arsenal in the Champions League,' he said.

'I believe Arsenal can do something good in the competition.'


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