FORMER Arsenal striker Arturo Lupoli has admitted he was 'too hasty' in leaving the Emirates last season.

The 21-year-old Italian was tipped for great things by Arsene Wenger but a lack of first-team opportunities led the striker to seek pastures new.

He now turns out for Norwich City of the Championship, on loan from Italian side Fiorentina, and the youngster revealed he could have been more patient before deciding to quit the Gunners.

"I've thought about it for a very long time and maybe I made too hasty a choice," said Lupoli. "I had a contract with Arsenal until June, but in February I had already signed for Fiorentina.

"I should've waited until the end of the season before deciding."