New Arsenal signing, Thomas Partey, has revealed that he has always desired to play for the North-London based club.
The Ghana international joined the Gunners in a deal worth £45 million release clause from the Spanish side, Atlético Madrid.
In an interview with Arsenal’s media team for the first time, Partey, who only arrived in London on Tuesday, since signing, revealed his deep admiration for the club.
“I feel so great, excited, it is something that makes me feel great, makes me feel important and it is a great feeling to be here”.
“I have followed Arsenal for a long time. When we were young we used to watch so many games, when they had the Invincibles season in 2004, they were so great. That is when they won the hearts of so many people.
“There were a lot of great players [here at the club] before. Ian Wright was here, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Pires, Bergkamp was one of the greatest, and that season was great.”
The 27-year-old has been handed #18 jersey at the club.
Thomas Partey is in contention to start for Arsenal when they face Manchester City on Saturday, October 17, 2020.