Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has backed the Gunners for the Europa League title ahead of other contenders like Napoli and West London giants Chelsea. Ex-German international centre back Mertesacker talked up North London giants Arsenal for the Europa League title during an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal. Per Mertesacker retired from football at Arsenal at the end of last season and he’s currently the Academy manager at the North London outfit. Arsenal are the third favourites for the Europa League title behind … [Read more...]
Arsenal to lift Europa League, former player predicts
The North London outfit Arsenal has since lost out of the English Premier League title and they are no longer in any of the Cup competitions including the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup but that is not to say that they will go trophyless, according to former defender Per Mertesacker. Arsenal are currently in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and have already seen a 2-0 defeat in their home against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli with the second leg expected to go down later on Thursday night. Per Mertesacker said the Unai Emery team have got … [Read more...]
Mertesacker makes incredible revelation about Arsenal Academy
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker and current Academy head coach has explained all that is happening in the club’s Academy, stressing that it is not limited to the success on the pitch for the gifted youngsters. The former defender noted that much is being done to prepare the young lad for life off the pitch despite having it in mind that future Arsenal fans are being developed. He noted that it would be a delight to see Arsenal produce medical doctors despite being professional footballers so that any player who does not make it in … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm new addition to executive team
The restructuring for Arsenal continues with the confirmed report of Per Mertesacker as a new member of the executive team. The North London side have continued the club's shakeup which started significantly with the exit of former manager Arsene Wenger which is followed by the departure of Ivan Gazidis who left to Italian side AC Milan. However, Arsenal’s new managing director Vinai Venkatesham stated that the addition of the former player was needful in order to increase the level of football representation at the management level. … [Read more...]
34-year-old legend speaks on Ozil’s international retirement
Arsenal academy boss Per Mertesacker has spoken on the untimely retirement of star player Mesut Ozil from the national team. Ozil had said goodbye to the German national team after the World Cup in Russia where the country were eliminated after the group stage of the tournament. The Former Real Madrid star had protested that he was a victim of racism by the German football family after he was pictured with Turkish President some weeks before the world outing. Ozil also claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor performance at the … [Read more...]
Arsenal academy coach vows to give youth players the right ingredients
Arsenal academy coach Per Mertesacker has vowed to help the club’s youth players with the right ingredients that will enable them to play outside England. Mertesacker made this claim after seeing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho make his England debut on Friday. Sancho is one of a number of English youngsters playing in the German league and has not only excelled in the foreign land but adapted to the system obtainable there. The Arsenal youth chief who cited Sancho as an example stated that the insinuations that everything about … [Read more...]
Germany FA comes after Ozil again
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil for what they described as disrespect to the country after the player was reported to have snubbed the national team coach Joachim Low. Recall that the German national team coach had alleged that he was snubbed by the former Real Madrid player when he made an attempt to pay him a visit in London. Following the world best player award ceremony which was held in the English capital, Low disclosed that he had visited the Arsenal training ground but was snubbed by the player. He went ahead to accuse the Gunners … [Read more...]
How Unai Emery stopped Joachim Low, Ozil peace talk
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accused of stopping Germany national team coach Joachim Low from reaching Mesut Ozil for peace talks in London. Ozil had announced his decision to stay away from the national team and focus on club football following what he described as unfair treatment from the German football federation. The former Real Madrid player claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup in addition to protesting racism against him. “In the eyes of Gindel and his supporters, I am German … [Read more...]
Per Mertesacker gives shock revelation of who ensured Wenger’s sack.
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is no longer in charge at the Emirates Stadium but reports of him keep pulping out. Wenger had a 22-year reign as Arsenal boss before picking everyone by surprise with the announcement of his leaving the club after seasons of "Wenger Out" protest at the Emirates Stadium. Undoubtedly, he is the most successful manager the club has ever had, winning the English Premier League title and the FA Cup before leaving. Reports say the board eventually got tired of him and behind closed doors, gave him the … [Read more...]
Why sitting on Arsenal bench in my last season was a blessing
Former Arsenal defender, Per Mertesacker in recounting his playing days at Arsenal, said he was happy sitting on the bench and not being featured. Having retired at the end of last season after a 15-year professional career, the former Werder Bremen and Hannover player recalled how he was out of action for almost all of the 2016/17 season with a knee injury that required surgery. He was left with no choice than to retire and was compensated by former Manager, Arsene Wenger to handle the club’s academy He said he had felt a lot of pressure … [Read more...]
Finally, Arsenal Have Agreed £70,000-a-week Star Deal
Arsenal are currently busy securing new contracts with some of their star players. New deals had been agreed with Coquelin, Giroud and Koscielny, and now reports suggest that Per Mertesacker has also agreed a deal with the Gunners. Since the start of this season, the veteran defender has been hindered from action by injuries. Nevertheless, coach Arsene Wenger is of the opinion that Mertesacker is an important figure. Some days ago, the Mirror published a report where the French coach insisted that he wants to extend the contracts of Cazorla … [Read more...]