“Everyone knows about Arsenal, and I came as one of the stars, helping the team grow. So it’s a big change, and the style of play is different. All I can do is stay positive, get used to things and learn how to deal with a new situation, when everyone expects you to be at your best every day.”

“One of the reasons that motivated me to move to  Arsenal was because of the challenges. I know the Premier League is tough, but I wanted to feel that challenge, test myself and feel like I was capable of doing that. My agent has been very supportive, and at the same time, my parents – as well as everyone at the club, have been fantastic. You have to stay positive, learn from everything that happens and only control what you can.”