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Emmanuel Petit Regrets Barcelona Move, Eyes Manchester United

12/1/2025

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Emmanuel Petit regrets leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2000.
He later joined Chelsea, where he spent three seasons without winning a title.
Petit says he should have signed with Manchester United instead.
He was tempted to return to Arsenal but felt unwanted after his departure.
He also recalls dissatisfaction about leaving England for Spain and his time at Barcelona.

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Emmanuel Petit regrets leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2000.
He later joined Chelsea, where he spent three seasons without winning a title.
Petit says he should have signed with Manchester United instead.
He was tempted to return to Arsenal but felt unwanted after his departure.
He also recalls dissatisfaction about leaving England for Spain and his time at Barcelona.