Kai Havertz and Piero Hincapié are heading back to Bayer Leverkusen this week as the two sides clash in the Champions League Round of 16.
Havertz over 100 appearances for the senior side up until 2020 after rising through the German sides academy from 2010 to 2016.
Speaking to the club website, the Gunners forward spoke on returning to his old club where he only has fond memories.
“I think it's amazing. I think I already saw a lot of familiar faces and obviously a lot of memories are coming up, especially for me, playing for Arsenal, playing for this club.
“Coming back to my childhood club is amazing, and I can't wait for the game.
“I think they're a very good team, a top manager, so all we think about is tomorrow, to win that game and then go home and go for the next one on the weekend, Premier League again, and then face them in the second leg next week. So I think that's all we're thinking about now.”
Rolfes hopes fans can wave goodbye to Havertz
Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes had hoped to face the Arsenal as he hopes fans can send a message to Havertz:
“It would be great if we were drawn against Arsenal. Then we could finally say goodbye to Kai Havertz at our stadium - almost six years after his departure”.
Arsenal head into the clash having won four games in a row, including booking their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a narrow 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town on Saturday.