Serge Gnabry has not ruled out a return to the Emirates in the future.
Now, a Champions League winner, Gnabry was once rejected by West Bromwich Albion and Tony Pulis.
“You always hear a little bit about it or people in the UK ask me about it,” Gnabry told CBS of Pulis’ jibe. “It looks like it won’t stop, all I can say is I’m proud of the journey I’ve taken.
“To be a Champions League winner now when a couple of years back I was doubted is obviously a great thing for me.
“Of course after having struggled a lot it was difficult to pick myself up. The biggest thing is that self-confidence, that I knew what I was capable of. I never lost that. Obviously, you doubt it at some points but I never lost it.
“The second biggest point in that way is I was playing a lot, not having so many injuries, so many little things that kept me out of games. To just be consistent and being able to play every time, showing my performance helped me for the future. If I can play, I can show what I can do.”
Gnabry reignited his career after leaving North London and returning back home to Werder Bremen. Shortly after, he was picked up by Bayern Munich and is now regarded as one of the most dangerous forwards in world football.
He of course, recognizes the journey he has had to reach the top. The German even stated that Arsenal would be his “favourite’ if he ever were to return to the Premier League.
He added on leaving home to chase his dream, “Most of all it’s a test of character. You have to leave your comfort zone, your friends, your family. It helps you a lot in building strong character because you’re in some way by yourself or in a whole new environment.
“It’s always good for young people. I would recommend them to do it.
“I would do it over again if I was in that position because it helped my character a lot. You experience new things, also in other countries the leagues and teaching of football is also good. It’s never a wrong thing to move abroad.”
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