Christopher Samba reveals he came close to Arsenal move in January & is open to leaving Blackburn Rovers this summer

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Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba admits he is open to a summer away from Ewood Park, despite signing a new contract with the club this year.

The 27-year-old was close to a move to Arsenal at the start of the year and admitted that he would consider proposals from clubs at the end of the season.

He told reporters: “I think a move to Arsenal was very close in January but that is life. You have to continue.

“Everybody knows that I am an ambitious player. I am at an age now where I want to try to do something. You only have one career and it would be a shame to not make the best of it.

“I am happy at Blackburn but I will study any opportunities that come my way this year.”

The Congolese centre-back explained that he is not trying to fashion a move and is happy to stay at Blackburn if no deals materialise.

He added: “I’m not trying to move away but of course I would look if it is the right thing for me.

“If it happens, it happens, but it move to Arsenal wasn’t meant to be and football is like that. I committed myself to Blackburn and will always do my best.”