Arsenal sends Denilson back on loan to Sao Paulo

Arsenal sends Denilson back on loan to Sao Paulo

Published Jul. 20, 2011 12:42 p.m. ET

Arsenal says Brazilian midfielder Denilson is returning to former club Sao Paulo on loan for the 2011-12 season.

The 23-year-old Denilson, who joined Arsenal from Sao Paulo five years ago, struggled to hold down a regular place in Arsene Wenger's side last season.

He says going back to Brazil is ''a good opportunity for me to play regular first-team football. I move away with sadness because I have so many friends at Arsenal.''

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