Wojciech Szczesny: I will decide between Arsenal and Roma after Euro 2016

In demand: Roma are keen to keep their Arsenal loanee
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James Benge13 November 2015

Wojciech Szczesny will not decide over his long-term future at Arsenal until after next summer’s European Championships.

The Polish international goalkeeper found himself surplus to requirements at the Emirates after the arrival of Petr Cech.

He is currently on loan at Roma, who confirmed earlier this week that they are keen to keep the 25-year-old beyond the expiry of his deal in the summer.

Szczesny has settled in well at the Serie A side, establishing himself as Rudi Garcia’s clear first-choice, but admitted he would always return to Arsenal if he were needed.

"My future will be decided after the European Championships," he told sports website przegladsportowy.pl.

"I love Arsenal, but I'm happy at Roma. I know that Roma want me, but I don't see why Arsenal would not want me also.

"Leaving Arsenal was painful and it was a difficult decision to make. I can't imagine myself with another English team."

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As was the case in London Szczesny remains prone to calamitous errors that cost his team dear, but he feels that he retains the support of Roma coach Garcia and is happy at the club.

"Garcia believes in me and so too do my team-mates and the fans," he added.

"Coming to Rome was the best choice. It's best being a starter for the runners-up in Italy than sitting on the bench in England. Even Arsene Wenger thought it was the best thing for me."

Szczesny has fallen behind Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski in the Poland pecking order and will be keen to gain regular football as he targets a starting role at Euro 2016.

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