“I really wanted to sign him because He was blessed with great talent and sweet skills but I don’t know why he has choosen to destroy his career”: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says ONE Arsenal summer signing was very good before joining the club but now struggling to prove his worth
“I really wanted to sign him because He was blessed with great talent and sweet skills but I don’t know why he has choosen to destroy his career”: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says ONE Arsenal summer signing was very good before joining the club but now struggling to prove his worth
Mikel Arteta is bigging up Raheem Sterling’s appetite for success as the Arsenal boss faces calls to slot the Chelsea loanee into his first-team plans
Sterling, who wasn’t initially on the Gunners’ wishlist, made a last-minute switch to the Emirates on deadline day from Chelsea, aiming to get back to his peak performance levels. Arteta, who previously coached the winger during their time together at Manchester City, witnessed Sterling’s golden era first-hand
With Sterling potentially stepping into the starting line-up, it could mean Gabriel Martinelli making way – with Bukayo Saka being a shoo-in on the other wing. Martinelli’s recent form has seen a slump, giving Arteta more reason to consider his new options with the squad’s bolstered depth
Arteta shared: “After 10 seconds I knew we had to bring him (to Arsenal) because he really wanted it, and that was my only question mark, what stage is he at in his career? But after 10 seconds I knew. He looks great. He has a big smile on his face, a lot of energy and he wants to prove a point.
When Arteta first mulled over the idea of nabbing Sterling for Arsenal, a phone call was all it took to convince him of the English forward’s worth, especially given Sterling’s fall from grace on the international stage.
When Arteta first mulled over the idea of nabbing Sterling for Arsenal, a phone call was all it took to convince him of the English forward’s worth, especially given Sterling’s fall from grace on the international stage.
“When someone has got that in their belly you sense it straight away. I don’t need to discuss his quality and what he can bring to the team,” reports the Mirror.
Raheem Sterling’s time at Chelsea, marred by a struggle to deliver top-notch performances, took a twist as he was axed from the squad for the Premier League curtain-raiser. It was under Enzo Maresca’s oversight that Sterling’s bleak future in West London was set in stone.
The 29-year-old is now battling for prominence in North London, with a cameo appearance during the dying minutes of the fiery derby. His substitution saw Martinelli make way with doubts over his form casting shadows on his usual starting place.
