“"He likes to play, likes to link up and his big advantage is that he can also play out wide on the left, which is a really unique trait. It has almost been drilled into him with Germany by Joachim Löw. He has a fantastic left foot, he can be very direct, has a great shot and I think he will provide a lot of options. It is a fluid system that Arsenal play and that really suits him.”
“Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that a deal has been agreed to sign German international striker Lukas Podolski on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.”
““Someone had to say something to him because he was doing what he wanted, and that’s not how things work.
“I was watching from the bench. When I was on the pitch I’d have the job to mark him, and that’s what I did. It’s part of the game.””
““I had no idea at all, not a clue what was going on, but my friends led me round the side of my house and there were all my family with Arsenal scarves, Arsenal flags – my Dad even put his CD of Arsenal songs on! It was brilliant, seeing all my family like that so happy.””
“Our primary need is for one CF, one wide forward/CF hybrid and one playmaker. Podolski would be the perfect wide forward/CF hybrid and there are several options who could be good fits for the other two needs.”
“In the Media Park Hospital, where otherwise the FC have added to the acid test, then took place yesterday after the morning training of the all-round check. Result: Green light for the change.”
“It’s clear that van Persie has learnt from Thierry Henry as well as Bergkamp, and he has almost combined their best technical qualities into one well and truly complete forward.”
