Villarreal coach Marcelino is sorry to be losing defender Gabriel Paulista to Arsenal. Paulista waved a tearful goodbye to Villarreal fans during the La Liga side's Primera Division victory over Levante at El Madrigal on Saturday evening.
"From a sporting point of view it's unfortunate, but neither the club nor the player could afford to resist Arsenal's offer," said Marcelino.
"I wish him the greatest professional success of course.
"We'll now seek a new centre-back. We have the resources to replace Gabriel, but finding a replacement won't be easy because the level of demand [in top players] is increasing."
