VIDEO: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta says Ronaldinho most gifted footballer he played with

ARSENAL star Mikel Arteta has revealed Ronaldinho was the most technically gifted footballer he has played alongside.

Mikel Arteta said he could have become a professional tennis player GETTY Mikel Arteta said he could have become a professional tennis player [GETTY]

The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder gave some fascinating answers in a Q&A session with boot manufactures PUMA.

Arteta took time out of his schedule before the Gunners' Champions League encounter with Napoli.

"Ronaldinho when I was at Paris Saint-Germain was the most naturally gifted. When i played with him, he was unbelievable.

"His techniques, his natural ability to dominate the ball and the tricks he did was impossible. 

Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Q&AMikel Arteta says Ronaldinho was the most gifted footballer he played with [GETTY]

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"We tried for hours to do what he but couldn't do it."

Arteta also explained how he could have become a professional tennis player  at 15, but chose football instead.

He also admitted he hasn't made too many extravagant purchases during his career, but mainly spends his money on houses and travelling.

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