Eddie Nketiahput a pen on paper with abumper five-year contractwithArsenallast month, 23-Christmas Must have thought that came early.
His name last season was only fivePremier Leaguegoals, and Nketiah won a new lucrative contract. More importantly, from his boyhood club, heartwarminghanded him the famous No. 14 shirtworn by the club legendThierry Henry. The best goal scorer in history for the Three Lions team under the age of 21EnglandYouth International has finally appeared to have been appointed as Gunners' first-choice striker.
And two weeks later,Gabriel Jesuscame. With 's staggering £ 45m move, Arsenal have reached the top transfer goal. Arsenal have a pedigree of NketiahManchester Citywith four Premier League winners' medals and 95 goals. Now that managerMikel Artetais preparing to launch another attack at the location of theChampions Leaguenext season, it's hard to imagine who will nod first. There is none.
Jesus enjoys regular minutes thanks to both his abilities and price tags, but the backup Enketia isEuropa LeagueGroup Stage and National Cup Initial round of. As an ambitious character, that role wasn't what he had in mind. In particular, he joined the 16-year-old club one day with the dream of leading the line and emulating a hero like Henry.
Although his age is still on his side compared to 25-year-old Jesus, Emery found himself again as Understudy after spending the past few seasons on behalf of the recently departed duo.Pierre Emery Kuau BameyanandAlexandre Lacazette. Also, Jesus can play as a wide forward (albeit reluctantly) and be adjacent to the central striker, but the widespread excess of talent in the Gunners means that Arteta is unlikely to take him out of position. ..
In April, just days before Nketiah defeatedChelsea4-2 and scored two goals, the man himself frankly discussed the possibility of signing a new contract. rice field. Hale End Academy's products appeared in episodes ofThe Beautiful Game Podcast, admitting: "I feel like I'm in the process of signing a five-year contract when I was eighteen. How many times did I start here for five years?
" I had a loan for 6 months and stayed here for the rest of the time, but probably started about 30 games in every tournament. Looking at the players of the same age I played with, they started kicking It's like, "What's the difference with someone who was playing with you in England under the age of 21?"
"I was their captain, and they're doing more. It's not even looking at them and hating them, I'm happy with them, but which one they are How did they get to them? I'm confident, it's through playing those games and gaining that experience.
"Go to the next step, Obviously you need to consider taking more time to reach where you think you can reach. That's the idea behind it. "
Nketiah is his situation It is clear that we are keenly aware of, but 2022-23 looks the same thanks to the arrival of Jesus. The pre-season hat-trick Ipswich Townin a friendly againstdoes not harm the stock of the new No. 14, but when the Brazilians lock up, it's a completely different at Emirates. It will be a ball game.
At least he's ready for the match. But "every team needs a team to compete," Nketiah told theTelegraph. "Clubs are always looking for ways to strengthen. They have extended my deal, and they have done so for a reason. Whoever comes in, you enjoy the challenge. You enjoy the challenge. And then you fight and compete. "
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