Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin wants to be remembered as a football magician

Russian also targets Champions League glory...

By Matt Monaghan

Andrei Arshavin, Arsenal (Getty Images)
Arsenal attacker Andrey Arshavin is keen to leave a legacy as a Champions League winner and football magician when he hangs up his boots.

Arshavin, 29, has built on his reputation as one of the sport's most exciting forwards since moving to the Premier League in January 2009. Despite wowing supporters with his skills, he has yet to be victorious in Europe's elite club competiton.

Speaking to Arsenal TV Online, Arshavin stated his desire to lift the trophy.

He said: "I want to win the Champions League.
 
"[When I retire] I want to be remembered as a small Russian guy who did some magic things where people did not understand how he did it."

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