Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has admitted he doesn’t want to leave the club this summer and is prepared to fight David Ospina for his place in the side, according to London24.

The Poland international was dropped earlier in the season after a run of poor form and allegedly being caught smoking in the dressing room after a game.

He has since struggled to regain his first team status as Ospina took the opportunity to cement in his place in Arsene Wenger’s first-team plans.

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Szczesny, who played in Arsenal’s FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium as a result, but has since insisted he is eager to win his place back next season.

He said: “You [the media] like to speculate, but I am happy where I am.

“I have got all the support in the world from the manager and I have fantastic relations with him, so you can stop the gossip now because I am here for good. I will stay.”

The 25-year-old has been forced to make do with appearances in cup competitions since being dropped for Ospina, and was proud to have been given the opportunity to play a part in Arsenal’s record breaking 12th FA Cup triumph.

“I am very grateful for the manager, he has been good with me over these last couple of months and has shown all the faith in the world in me and I am very thankful for the chance to play in the cup final and am very glad of a clean sheet,” he said.

Arsenal are still thought to be interested in signing Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech this summer, which could still threaten Szczesny’s first team opportunities next term.

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