"The past few days have been very emotional for me. Although I am excited about the challenge ahead with my new club Shakhtar Donetsk, I am so sad to be leaving my home for the past three years - Arsenal Football Club.
"Arsenal is a very special football club and I will miss so many people - my team mates, all the staff and of course, the wonderful Arsenal supporters.
"I would just like to thank everyone for your support during my time at Arsenal. When I first came to England, I could not speak the language and knew nobody, but as soon as I arrived I was made to feel at home and part of this big family. Also, I want to say thank you to the Arsenal supporters - you have been fantastic to me and always sung my name and I will never forget this.
"I had some very difficult times with my injury, but Arsenal was always there for me - the medical staff, the management, the players and the supporters. Thank you everybody.
"Although I have now left the Club, Arsenal will always be in my heart. I will always look for the Arsenal results and of course, I wish Arsène Wenger and the great players at the Club well for next season and the future."
you became one of my favourites instantly and seeing you go is heartbreaking. you're a real team player, so unselfish and just exceptionally talented.
if it wasn't for that tackle, i believe you could have been amazing. you had just fully settled into the arsenal way and you were in good goal scoring form, then that happened.
less said about that the better, i don't want to mention its name. he's not worthy of a place on my blog.
to come back from an injury like that, is amazing. not everybody could cope but you stayed strong and to see you back in an arsenal shirt again, filled me with pride.
everytime i went to a game at the emirates and you were playing, i'd always give you a big cheer. i admire your bravery, courage and just goddamn amazingness.
i will miss you so bloody much and i wish you the best of luck, you really do deserve it. you'll always be in my heart.
and just one more time...
He came to us when Henry went: Eddie, Eddie,
He scored more goals than Darren Bent: Eddie, Eddie,
He broke his leg,
But he'll be back,
And Darren Bent will still be cack,
Eduardo Silva Arsenal's Number 9!♥