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Benayoun happy with Arsenal move: A big challenge

Former Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun is delighted to be joining Arsenal.

The 31-year-old only made 11 appearances for the Blues after joining from Liverpool last summer and he is relishing the new challenge ahead of him at Arsenal .

He told Sky Sports News: "I am very happy firstly to join a club like Arsenal.

"It's a big club, it's a good opportunity for me and it's a big challenge.

"When I've finished with the national team I'm waiting to go back and meet my new friends and start a new challenge in my career."

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