Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Oleksandr Zinchenko as he is on the verge of completing a transfer from Manchester City to Arsenal.
Zinchenko will become the Gunners’ 5th summer signing as Mikel Arteta’s side are strengthening their team ahead of the 2022/2023 season.
Arsenal faced Orlando City on Wednesday, July 20 and celebrated a 3-1 victory. Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson scored for the Gunners, meanwhile, Facundo Torres scored for Orlando.
Following the victory, Arteta was asked about Zinchenko during a press conference.
“Yeah, as you’ve seen he is here. There are still a few formalities to get everything completed but we’re really happy to have him. I know the player really well, he’s an exceptional footballer and he is someone that is going to bring as well another competitive edge to that dressing room,” said Arteta.
“Both, he can play in both. He was a natural No. 10 early in his career and we converted him into a left back which can do a lot of things that we want in our way of playing. That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full back so I’m really happy,” continued Arteta.