Lukas Podolski insists he never came close to leaving Arsenal over the summer.
Podolski says he never came close to leaving the Gunners this summer.
"A move away from Arsenal did not fall through because I had no offers to move," he told Bild.
"There have been enquiries from other countries, also from Bundesliga clubs, but I am from Cologne and it would have been tough for me to represent any other German club.
"I had a very good conversation with the manager. He has stressed he is putting trust in me and my qualities."
