Arsene Wenger believes William Gallas always received "an exaggerated bad reputation" - and wished the former Arsenal captain all the best as he was set to complete a move to north-London rivals Tottenham.

The 33-year-old - who joined the Gunners as part of the deal which took England full-back Ashley Cole to Chelsea on deadline day in August 2006 - was a free agent after failing to agree terms on a contract extension at Emirates Stadium.

While few doubted his ability, French defender Gallas's temperament was debated.


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