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\"Alexander Hleb says Birmingham’s style of play does not suit his game<\/span> <\/p>\n

Belarus midfielder Alexander Hleb has ruled out a permanent switch to Birmingham City in the summer.<\/p>\n

But the 29-year old, who is on loan from Barcelona, wants to stay in the Premier League and would favour a return to former club Arsenal.<\/p>\n

He said: “I want to give my best for Birmingham but if I have chance to go back to Arsenal, of course I would.<\/p>\n

“I am happy and enjoy my time here, everything is good but this is a little bit not my style of football.”<\/p>\n

The attacking midfielder made 109 starts in a three-year spell at Arsenal before joining Barcelona for \u00a311.8m in July 2008.<\/p>\n

“Of course, I love Arsenal,” he explained. “It is always in my heart but now is too early to speak about a new club.<\/p>\n

“Everything is possible but I am just saying if I get this chance, of course I’d come.”<\/p>\n

Hleb set up Birmingham’s second goal in their 2-0 Premier League win against Sunderland at St Andrew’s on Saturday.<\/p>\n

But he has struggled with injury this season, scoring twice in 16 starts for the Blues – and feels he does not suit their style of play.<\/p>\n

“I have enjoyed it here in a way because it is something new,” Hleb continued.<\/p>\n

“But here you need to just fight and run, not too much passing. This is a different experience and I prefer to play and to enjoy football.”<\/p>\n

Hleb is yet to play a league game for Barcelona and spoke of his frustration at not being included in the starting line-up for the Spanish champions.<\/p>\n

“Barcelona is the biggest club in the world but it is difficult when you are not from Spain,” he commented.<\/p>\n

“It has happened with everybody – with Thierry Henry, everyone. Coach Josep Guardiola picks the Spanish players.<\/p>\n

“I’ve not had a lot of chances to play there and I would prefer to stay in the Premier League.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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