London, July 19: After 636 days former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has finally stepped up in a football field after the midfielder was brought from the bench during Villareal's pre-season friendly match against Hercules.
The Spaniard left the Emirates at the end of his current in June and has returned to his former club Villareal who have promised him a professional contract if he proves his fitness.
Casi 2 años despues Cazorla vuelve a jugar un partido de futbol. El futbol le echaba de menos. pic.twitter.com/XueC05byOK
— Jose Pascual Trilles (@jptrilles) July 17, 2018
1-0 🚨 67' | ¡El público del Mini Estadi en pie! La afición 'grogueta' le brinda una emocionante ovación a @19SCazorla, que entra al terreno de juego en sustitución de @ramirogp6. ¡Vamos, Santi 💪! pic.twitter.com/4W53JbeQx8
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) July 17, 2018