Jakub Kiwior on his move to Porto: why he didn't say goodbye to Arsenal players.

According to The Sun: Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior did not say goodbye to his team

This defender signed a contract with Porto, joining the club on loan for the season.

Jakub Kiwior refused to say goodbye to his teammates at the conclusion of his transfer Getty Getty

Although rumors about the deal circulated, Kiwior did not say goodbye to his teammates even after the transfer was finalized.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on social media while Kiwior continued training with Arsenal.

He didn’t stop and didn’t say goodbye until he learned about his fate the next day.

Kiwior told O Jogo: “It was hard to say goodbye to Arsenal because I didn’t know when it would actually happen. If I had known the exact day in advance, I would have prepared. In the last three days, I didn’t know which day would be the last. Fabrizio Romano announced 'everything is ready', and I started getting dozens of messages and calls with congratulations.”

“I started training. The players saw it on their phones and asked why I was wearing the kit if everything was finished.”

“I refused to say goodbye at that moment because I still didn’t have information about what could happen. The next day I returned already knowing that I could say goodbye. I went out on the field to say goodbye to my teammates and the coach.”

“They organized a farewell tunnel, and it was hard. I couldn’t say goodbye to everyone I wanted, and I still had to make a few calls.”

Kiwior made 68 appearances for Arsenal after moving for 20 million pounds in January 2023.

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He replaced Gabriel when he got injured at the end of last season, but he was let go to make room for Piero Hincapie, who joined on loan on transfer deadline day.

Let’s remember that Kiwior became an important player for Arsenal since his move, tirelessly working on the field. His unexpected goodbye to the team raised many questions among fans watching his career at the club. Now, joining Porto, he has the opportunity to continue his football career in a new environment and try to reach even greater heights.