Alexander Hleb has admitted he made a mistake in leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2008.
Schemer concedes he made mistake in moving to Barca
Alexander Hleb has admitted he made a mistake in leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2008.
The Belarus playmaker transferred from the Gunners to the Barca two years ago, but struggled to make an impact at the Spanish giants.
He was loaned out to Stuttgart last season, and this summer Hleb sealed another temporary move, this time to Birmingham City.
Of his decision to part ways with Arsenal, Hleb said: "Of course it is my fault I left Arsenal but this has happened.
"Not a lot of players say no to Barcelona but if I had known before what would happen of course I wouldn't have gone.
"I won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 but I didn't play a lot. I lost a bit of my form and confidence."
Fabregas
Meanwhile, Hleb opted against adding fuel to speculation over a possible future move for former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to Barca.
He added: "Cesc plays fantastically at Arsenal and is a leader and an important player.
"It is his decision if he wants to stay or leave."
Hleb reportedly turned down offers from Tottenham and Liverpool to move to St Andrews, and the 29-year-old is confident he made the right decision.
He said: "I made a decision to come to Birmingham.
"I decided for one year to come back to the Premier League where I am very happy and want to take this chance."
