Mikel Arteta is “so excited” to join Arsenal. The newest Gunner also praised Arsenal’s style of football.
Arsenal completed the signing of Arteta on the night of transfer deadline day. The Gunners paid Everton £10 million for the 29-year old Spanish midfielder.
Arteta told Arsenal Player in his first interview as a Gunner: “I can’t wait to start playing. I can’t wait to play at the Emirates, I think it’s an unbelievable stadium. I’m so excited.
“I have always been a big admirer of the Arsenal philosophy, the way they play, the way they do the job, and it’s always exciting watching Arsenal play. In England there is no better team to watch than Arsenal.
“Hopefully I will not take long to adapt but obviously you need to meet new characters, new personalities and new players with different abilities so you need to pick that up as soon as possible to get an understanding on the pitch.
“But I have been watching a few videos and have got some work done before training and hopefully that will help me.”
It is refreshing to hear from players who want to wear the red and white. With all the drama surrounding the Cesc and Nasri situations, Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker seem determined to make their mark at the Emirates. Mertesacker has been a Gooner since childhood and has always dreamed of playing in North London.
Samir Nasri recently insulted Arsenal supporters for their lack of passion since the move to the Emirates. Arteta, on the other [...]
