Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, though, continued to give ex-arsenal captain, Gallas his full support, denying suggestions Gallas had played his last game for the Gunners. The arrival of young Belgian Thomas Vermaelen have seen rumours of a summer move to Italy and reunion with his old Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.

However, Gallas insists he is fully focused on the new campaign ahead with the Gunners. “I am at Arsenal, my contract is still valid for a year, so I am an Arsenal player,” Gallas said. “We have not talked about renewing the contract, but I am relaxed and looking forward to next season with Arsenal.”