Mathieu Debuchy determined to leave Arsenal in January as defender reveals relationship with Arsene Wenger has deteriorated

Mathieu Debuchy has confirmed that he wants to leave Arsenal for good this January.

The 31-year-old has endured an injury-ravaged spell at the Emirates since arriving from Newcastle in a £12m deal in July 2014.

In the two-and-a-half years since he joined, Debuchy has started just 13 Premier League games and was sent out on loan to Bordeaux last season.

The emergence of Hector Bellerin has further dented his chances of establishing himself as a first-team regular at the club and another loan move in the New Year has been suggested.

But he has now revealed that he would prefer a permanent switch. He told L'Equipe: "I want a new challenge. I miss not having that excitement and the adrenaline.

"I would prefer a straight transfer but I am only an employee. If the club says no to me, what can I do?"

Debuchy, who is currently out with a hamstring injury having played just 16 minutes of first-team football all season, also revealed that his relationship with Arsene Wenger has deteriorated.

He added: "Before my loan to Bordeaux, I was often in his office. But now, I have not felt the need to, I do not want to… We greet each other, we say hello, nothing more."

However, the defender did reveal that he will not move just anywhere - and has already turned down interest from Turkey.

He said: "You have to see what presents itself. I have a family, four children, that comes under consideration. And that is why, for example, I have not followed up some contacts in Turkey."