Arsenal star Santi Cazorla reveals he is 'one step closer' to return as he continues rehab on achilles injury

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Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has updated fans on his bid to return from a longstanding achilles injury by posting a video of a rehab workout on social media.

The veteran Spaniard has not featured for the Gunners since suffering an ankle injury in the Champions League group stage match against Ludogorets in October.

While there is still no firm date set for his return to action, Cazorla gave fans reason for hope after claiming he was 'one step closer' to donning the red and white shirt again.

Santi Cazorla posted a video of his latest rehabilitation workout on his official Instagram

The Spaniard has not featured for Arsenal since injuring his ankle in October 2016

The short video shows him completing several squats, which suggests he is right at the beginning of what is likely to be a long road back to full fitness. However, his caption showed he is clearly motivated.

It read: 'One step more, one step closer! #Lookingforwardtoseeyouall!'

Cazorla completed several squats as he works to strengthen his achilles after surgery

Cazorla has had to undergo several surgeries on a chronic achilles condition and reports in his native Spain have claimed he has come close to calling time on his career in what has been a difficult 10 months.

Speaking last month, the 32-year-old denied that he was ready to end his career and said he was 'convinced' that he would return to the pitch and rekindle his best form in the near future.

He told Spanish radio station Onda Cero: 'I do not know how far I am [from returning] but I am convinced that I am going to play football again and at my best level. I am working on it and hopefully, it can be as soon as possible.

'I am convinced that I will come back. Those who want to retire me will get to see me [play] again. I will return.'

Cazorla has not played for Arsenal since injuring himself in a Champions League tie last year