In a recent interview with Arsenal's media channel, rookie Kepa Arrizabalaga confidently affirmed that it would help the 'Gunners' conquer titles in the new season.
Accordingly, through conversations with head coach Mikel Arteta and goalkeeper Iñaki Caña, this motivated Kepa Arrizabalaga to join the North London team, so that it can add the title to its rich medal collection.
“We are here to win,” the 30 -year -old temple guard confirmed in the first interview at the new team. “I believe Arsenal owns a great squad, the same team of excellent coaching staff with the best facilities. Therefore, we have to prepare carefully this season to succeed.
When I talked to Mikel Arteta and Iñaki Caña, they showed me my desire to win intensely. They passed me on motivation, ambition, desire to improve and develop themselves. And I really come here to contribute, motivate and join Arsenal to win more titles. “
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Kepa goalkeeper officially joined Arsenal Club. |
Kepa is no stranger to some current teammates, especially Kai Havertz, when the two played 57 matches at Chelsea. The number 13 goalkeeper will also become a teammate with David Raya, who and Kepa experienced all levels of the Spanish national team, from U18 to the national team.
Talking more about David Raya – the 'opponent' that he will have to compete to win the main capture in front of the Arsenal wooden frame, Kepa said: “It is a great goalkeeper and we are having a very good relationship. We will practice and have a lot of time together. Of course, both will have competition, just like in all other positions in the team, but with the best goal of becoming the best people.”
Kepa has confronted Arsenal 9 times in a professional play. However, the trip to the Emirates made him most remembered from the time of the Athletic Bilbao Academy.
Joining the prestigious training furnace of Basque from the age of 9, Kepa promoted to all levels. In 2012, he and the Bilbao Academy team encountered Arsenal in the framework of the Nextgen Series – a tournament to nurture the bright stars of the future. After a 0-0 draw in Bilbao, Kepa visited Arsenal's Emirates home and a special name left a deep impression in his mind.
The goalkeeper was born in 1994, continued: “Santi Cazorla. I still remember when he was playing here, and I came here with Athletic Club to compete in an academy match. We were in the stadium, and I remembered his shirt in the club's souvenir shop.
I have come here as an opponent, but the atmosphere in the stadium is wonderful. It is clear that Emirates is a large stadium, a leading stadium, with passionate fans. From the outside, you can see how much they love the club, how to support the team. And this, for a player is really a great thing when being relayed from the back. “
The Arsenal Club Home has officially announced the transfer of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from the 'neighbor' team.