Some Arsenal fans have reacted with glowing optimism after the club confirmed the arrival of Matteo Guendouzi.
The Gunners have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old Guendouzi from FC Lorient for an undisclosed fee on the club’s official Twitter account.
Introducing… @MatteoGuendouzi ?#GunnerGuendouzi ? pic.twitter.com/dHEWi69hIK
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 11, 2018
The French central midfielder made his first-team debut for the Ligue Two club aged just 17-years-old after joining the club from Paris Saint Germain in 2014.
He went on to make 30 senior appearances at Stade du Moustoir and will now link up with Unai Emery’s senior Arsenal side.
One Arsenal fan said that this signing is exactly what the club needs to win the league.
This is Futbol have rounded up the best tweets from a section of Gunners supporters reacting to the new arrival:
Welcome to our club! pic.twitter.com/YEveNdxjfx
— TheArseneView (@TheArseneView) July 11, 2018
Ahh nice one, welcome to the club mate! Looking forward to seeing you in action ???
— Dan Critchlow (@afcDW) July 11, 2018
I have missed this New Arsenal for years.Ohh #COYG
— 19th April King? (@albertktel) July 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/Mista_habib/status/1016989828943106048
Exactly what we needed to win the league.
— Zeus Cannon (@Zeus_Cannon) July 11, 2018
Better than Kanté let's goooooo
— Arsène Heritage (@TheWengerLegacy) July 11, 2018
I have been watching this lads for years, we have got an absolute bargain here!
— JQS (@JQS_17) July 11, 2018
OPINION
Considering the impact that Guendouzi had at his old club Lorient, this seems like a very smart signing from Arsenal. The club is strengthening the team in the right areas, something that wasn’t done under the previous manager Arsene Wenger. His arrival, along with Lucas Torreira will be a massive boost for new boss Unai Emery ahead of next season. The 19-year-old might not become a regular in the first-team right away, but he may well do in the next few years. He’s got great technical ability and is hugely talented, which makes you wonder why PSG let him to go so easily.