With the departure of Manuel Almunia looming, you can forgive Wojciech Szczesny’s for being confident in his own ability at present.
The Polish international made his mark in the first-team last season after injuries and poor form hit both Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski.
Earlier this week, Szczesny, who thanks to his performances last year has become a very popular figure amongst the Arsenal fans, claimed that he would like to be the clubs number one for the next 10-15 years.
In a recent interview with Arsenal Player, Szczesny had this to say:
‘I realise there is a big chance in front of me and I might not give this No.1 shirt away to anyone else for the next 10 to 15 years. I realise there is a big chance ahead of me and I want to grab it with both hands.’
I think Szczesny should be praised for what he has come out and said because he was absolutely superb coming in the way he did last season, and credit to him for hanging on to the spot and affectively rendering Almunia useless.
I am aware that Szczesny is only 21-years-old, and as such, will still be prone to mistakes. However, he is prepared to stick by the club he loves and give 100% – right now, that’s what we need.
Can the Pole be our number one keeper for the next 15 years? Damn right he can. His attitude is spot on in my opinion, and I feel a lot happier and secure with him between the sticks rather than Almunia or Fabianski.
Szczesny is aware that he is new to the first-team, and I think his passion for being the number one keeper will enable him to be focused on the job at hand – helping us win a couple of trophies.
The young shot-stopper added:
‘It is my first full season in the first team so I have never been as excited as this. This year will be something new for me if I am lucky enough to start the season as Arsenal’s No.1. I’m very excited and very determined as well. If last season helped me, it helped me because I want so much more. I don’t want to have the feeling I had at the end of last season. I am very excited.’
I am unaware of how long he has left on his current contract. However, Arsene Wenger needs to make sure that the youngster is tied down to a lengthy deal with the club as soon as possible.
Could Szczesny be our no.1 for the next 10-15 years?
Give us your thoughts
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I think he has every chance of being number one indefinitely.
He’s confident, dominant and very quick on his feet. Only thing to work on is his distribution.
Oh and he signed a long term contract in November/December I think.
In one word…..”YES.”
He is a confident guy ,he is so good he is beter than the other two calamities
Just his attitude already makes him a winner , he is such determined player hungry for success, unlike who who are already feeling the comfort zone. i think that is good that Wenger is ready to give him the responsibility and chance.
I know the type of stuff he made up of, i tell you he is going to be one of the greatest keepers arsenal has produce and also in the world just wait and see what will happen, that is wenger for you making u something wen your nobody, can mouriho that de called special one tell me a player he has groom. Wenger just get a good central defender and one sharp striker. I tell you we can compete with a team in the world with our golden keeper Szczesny, a guy with lion heart, always confident in goal post. Chealsea, man-u, liverpool, man city be ware of gunners.
yes he can…