Eberechi Eze has wasted no time making an impression on Mikel Arteta after joining Arsenal this week.
The England international completed his move on Saturday and immediately linked up with the squad at the Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of the trip to Liverpool.
Arteta spoke highly of the 26-year-old during Friday’s pre-match press conference, highlighting the qualities that already stand out.
“I’m really impressed with him. I heard a lot of things about him. I spoke to a lot of people about him. He’s really bright, has very special energy and a special aura around him. He’s really willing,” Arteta said.
“He’s already gathered a lot of information on the things that we want to see on the pitch. But especially, making sure that he has the freedom and the capacity to express his quality, which is the reason why we brought him here.
“I think when you are next to him, you are comfortable. He’s got a big smile. He asks you the right questions. And then just let him flow with that ball and the ability he has to pick passes, to drive past people effortlessly and just to understand the timing of things, very impressive.”
He added: “We have a lot of players now that can play in different positions and they can fulfil gaps when we have them. And looking at the start of the season that we already have had with injuries, that’s going to be very necessary. So I’m very happy to have the ability to do that.”
The gaffer’s glowing review underlines why the Emirates giants moved quickly for Eze, who has already shown he can bring flair, adaptability, and a positive spirit to the squad.
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