Inler has been linked with Arsenal almost all summer as, following the departure of Gilberto Silva, Aliaksandr Hleb and Mathieu Flamini, the Gunners’ priority in the summer transfer market has been to sign a centre midfielder.
With just hours until the end of the transfer window, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has still not brought in any replacements.
Last week, Inler’s agent stated that his client had rejected a move to Arsenal, and now the player himself has confirmed this, adding that he never even considered leaving Udinese.
"I never had any doubts, and from the first day I always said I was sure of staying at Udine," the 24-year-old told the club's official website.
"I want to go all the way with this club and play a great season.
“Our objective is to improve upon last year and I feel the team is stronger, while we are certainly not lacking enthusiasm."
Inler only joined Udinese last year from FC Zurich but had a superb first season in Serie A, and then crowned this with a fine Euro 2008 for Switzerland.
The schemer has already started the new season imperiously, and he was outstanding in Udinese’s 3-1 win over Palermo on Saturday in the opening match of the new Serie A season. Inler scored the third goal for his side, and dominated the midfield.
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