by Gunner Down Under » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:41 am
by FrustratedGooner » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:46 am
Arsenal new boy Sebastien Squillaci is eagerly anticipating the physical challenge that comes with playing in the Premier League.
The experienced France international has joined the Gunners from Sevilla for a fee in the region of £3million.
And Squillaci is confident he has what it takes to be a success in England's top flight.
The central defender said: "Yes, I do like the duels. I feel it is one of my qualities and here in England there are many duels and it is good to be able to respond physically.
"I have played in France, I have played in Spain for two years, I have played internationals and in the Champions League, I am 30 and I have a bit of experience.
Adapt
"Now I am going to discover a new league. I have played against English teams like Chelsea,Manchester United and Liverpool so I know what to expect.
"I know it will take some time to adapt to new team-mates and the new game but I hope that it will happen quickly."
He continued: "It is a very difficult league but when you play for Arsenal, you play for titles and cups.
"It is very difficult to be the champions but that is why you need that ambition. Arsenal are a very respected team who qualify every year for the Champions League so why not one day be at the top?"
Experience
Squillaci has reportedly signed a three-year deal at Emirates Stadium, and the 30-year-old is hopeful his experience will prove invaluable this season.
He said: "I hope I will be able to play for another four or five years.
"It is true that there are many young players here and to arrive at 30 is unusual.
"But I left France quite late, at 28, to join Sevilla. I played for two years in Spain and now I am playing here.
"It is an unusual career path but I regret nothing. The most important thing is that it is happening today and I will be playing for Arsenal."
by FrustratedGooner » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:47 am
by IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:54 am
by TRA Dial Square » Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:11 pm
Plymouth Gooner wrote:Pleased it is finally completed. So much for the double signing people were suggesting though
by IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:29 pm
Goose wrote:He looks scary
by Leody » Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:57 pm
Inchpractice wrote:Free video:
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... free-video
Pics:
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... e-pictures
IMF wrote:Goose wrote:He looks scary
Yes. Battle warn... looks like he's scarred. All he needs is a cigar.
by Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:13 pm
by Popey » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:03 pm
by GunnGunn » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:13 pm
Inchpractice wrote:There doesn't seem to be much on YouTube but I found this short one:
I don't watch much French football, has anyone seen him play/paid any attention to him?
by Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:24 pm
GunnGunn wrote:I didn't watch him for Sevilla but i did catch him for Lyon, and he looked good, no nonsense no thrills, a warrior and a battle hardened CB who loves to fight strikers. He is not a ball playing CB, but he is tidy on the ball.
by CynicalGooner » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:32 pm
by Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:35 pm
CynicalGooner wrote:Good that's what we need. One less player thinking he's Pele
by GunnGunn » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:53 pm