Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny announced his retirement from professional football earlier this summer.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper terminated his contract with Juventus and announced the end of his playing career. However, the player has now revealed that he had the option to join Arsenal this summer.
The Gunners were looking to bring in a quality backup goalkeeper and they were keen on the 84-cap Polish international. Szczesny has played in the Premier League before and he knows the club well.