Wenger lacks respect — Podolski

Lukas Podolski has accused Arsene Wenger of a lack of respect, claiming the Arsenal manager did not say goodbye to him when he left for Inter Milan on loan.

The forward was officially unveiled at the Serie A club on Thursday and immediately hit out at his former manager after two and a half years at the Emirates Stadium.

"He said nothing to me. He did not call me or say goodbye," Podolski told The Sun.

"I don't need flowers or a kiss from him. But it is about respect, about saying goodbye. For me respect is important.

"I did everything for the club I possibly could have. I don't believe I did anything wrong. I did not get drunk in a club.

"I wish all of Arsenal and their amazing fans the very best for this season and I see myself as a Gunner. Nothing from him to me, though, but that is his way."

Podolski, Germany's third-most capped player with 121 appearances, scored 31 goals in 82 games for Arsenal after signing for £11 million from Cologne.

However, he made just two starts this season, neither in the Premier League, and feels he deserved more playing time.

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