The Poland international is on a season-long loan at Roma after Arsene Wenger signed Chelsea's experienced goalkeeper, but the 25-year-old knows the Gunners got a good deal

Wojciech Szczesny does not blame Arsene Wenger for replacing him with Petr Cech , saying that former Chelsea goalkeeper was a bargain for Arsenal Szczesny, 25, joined Roma on a season-long loan deal in the summer after Cech left Chelsea for London rivals Arsenal in a £10 million deal.The Poland international admits that though he wanted to stay at the Emirates and challenge Cech for the No.1 role, he understands why Wenger signed the 33-year-old Champions League winner.“I'm not stupid – if you buy one of the world's best goalkeepers it's not to keep him on the bench,” he told Polish website futbolfejs.pl.“I actually wanted to stay and challenge him for the spot but after a conversation with Wenger it was obvious that I should be looking for new opportunities.”Szczesny – who joined Arsenal as a youth player in 2006 - likened Cech’s fee to signing Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo on a cheap deal, and says Wenger must always put Arsenal above any individual player's concerns.When questioned whether Wenger should have stuck with him instead of prising Cech from Chelsea, Szczesny replied: “Are you joking? For that little money? Of course he had to!“If someone offered him Cristiano Ronaldo for a good price, he would have to buy him. The manager has to think about the club and its fortunes.“Why would Wenger not do it? Because Wojciech Szczesny, who grew up at the club, is here? Let’s be serious – Wenger has to consider the overall good of the club first.”



Roma have had a strong start this season as they sit third in Serie A after 11 games, although former Juventus keeper Stefano Tacconi recently described Szczesny as an "uncontrollable lunatic" who could cost the Giallorossi points this season.



The keeper says that while he is enjoying life in the Italian capital, it is only a temporary move for now – and there is no decision to be made if Arsenal want him back next summer.



“From 16-years-old until now I have lived in London,” he added. “I grew up there, Arsenal is my home. In addition, I still have a valid contract, which will be in force even after the loan at Roma.



“I know it would be easier for me to play and say after two months in Rome that I love Rome. I’m having a great time here, we have a strong team and I believe that together we shall succeed.



“But if Arsenal call me back, then I have to go back to London. And neither I nor Roma have anything to say. If someone does not understand, it's not my problem. But I will give 100 per cent in training and in matches for Roma. There is no doubt."

