Post by Salem6 on Nov 24, 2003 7:31:03 GMT
Saturday, 22 November 2003
Gael Clichy has expressed his happiness with life at Arsenal, and his great
admiration for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
The 18-year-old full back joined Arsenal last summer on a free transfer from
Cannes, despite interest from a host of clubs in France.
Clichy revealed it was Wenger who persuaded him to take the plunge and move
abroad, and is confident he can make an impact at Highbury in the future.
The talented left-sided youngster has made just one senior appearance this
term, in the Carling Cup against Rotherham, and is hoping to secure more
first team experience as the campaign progresses.
"Frankly I didn't see myself leaving to go abroad so early," Clichy admitted
to L'Equipe.
"I have visited other French clubs, but I appreciated a lot the words of
Arsene Wenger.
"When I came to the club, he told me he believed in me, and that I have to
be patient and go on working.
"You have to have aims, if not you can't improve.
"While being realistic, I hope to be on the bench as often as possible this
season and play short parts of matches. Then, we will see."
skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=173514
Gael Clichy has expressed his happiness with life at Arsenal, and his great
admiration for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
The 18-year-old full back joined Arsenal last summer on a free transfer from
Cannes, despite interest from a host of clubs in France.
Clichy revealed it was Wenger who persuaded him to take the plunge and move
abroad, and is confident he can make an impact at Highbury in the future.
The talented left-sided youngster has made just one senior appearance this
term, in the Carling Cup against Rotherham, and is hoping to secure more
first team experience as the campaign progresses.
"Frankly I didn't see myself leaving to go abroad so early," Clichy admitted
to L'Equipe.
"I have visited other French clubs, but I appreciated a lot the words of
Arsene Wenger.
"When I came to the club, he told me he believed in me, and that I have to
be patient and go on working.
"You have to have aims, if not you can't improve.
"While being realistic, I hope to be on the bench as often as possible this
season and play short parts of matches. Then, we will see."
skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=173514
