Want-away Hleb makes peace with Wenger and Fabregas

The Belarus international has been consistently linked with a move away from Ashburton Grove since the end of the season, with the likes of Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all mentioned alongside favourites Barcelona in the battle for his signature.

But, despite making complimentary noises about his time with the Gunners, his suggestion that, "in life, everything changes," could be interpreted as confirmation that he will be on his way sooner rather than later.

"I am very grateful to Arsene Wenger. He is the best coach of my career. And not just a coach. He is a very good man and intuitive psychologist. I very much appreciate his support," he said on Tuesday.

"I talked to him twice before the end of the season. It is also not that easy for me to leave this club, because it has become my home. I think he is upset, though it is better to ask him. Maybe, he is glad."

Hleb added: "In life, everything changes. I believe that there are 10 top clubs in world football and, when a couple of clubs are interested in you and offer better terms, I believe that others would have done exactly the same.

"But Arsenal is dear to me. I am grateful to Wenger for everything he has done for me.

"As an Arsenal player, I can say that there is no better club in the English Premiership."

The 27-year-old also sought to clarify his relationship with Fabregas, insisting that the pair got on well after reports that he had branded the Spain midfielder "selfish."

"Cesc and I understand each other very well on the field. And it is very, very pleasurable for me to play with him.

"He's a very pleasant guy both in life and as a footballer. He is just more egoistic in goalscoring opportunities. If he had a chance to score, he always used it, unlike me."