Djibril Sidibe reveals Arsenal snub but is targeting Premier League switch
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- Djibril Sidibe turned down Arsenal in favour of Monaco in the summer
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- The France international still harbours ambitions to play in Premier League
France defender Djibril Sidibe turned down Arsenal this summer fearing he would not play regularly - but has targeted a move to England next season.
The 24-year-old joined Monaco from Lille in July, but only after the Gunners failed with a late bid.
'I was on the brink (of signing for Monaco) and (Arsenal) gave me a headache by making a bid at the last moment,' he told Le Parisien on Monday.
France international Djibril Sidibe turned down Arsenal over fears he would not play regularly
The left back instead joined Monaco but hopes to play in the Premier League in the future
'After reflecting on it, I was not certain my playing time would be guaranteed.
'I would have played maybe 25 games this season, including the cups. They also wanted to use me on the left whereas I want to establish myself on the right.
'I chose to stay in Ligue 1 and then leave for the Premier League next year because it is a competition that greatly appeals to me.'
Sidibe has started five of Monaco's eight Ligue 1 games this season and scored after two minutes in the 4-1 win away to his former club. He has also featured five times in the Champions League.
Sidibe was in action for France as they defeated Bulgaria at the Stade de France on Friday
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