Calum Chambers has credited his previous loan spells for helping him mature as a player.
The defender looked like his Arsenal days were numbered but has been able to play his way back into contention under Unai Emery this season.
It hasn't been all plain-sailing for the 24-year-old though, who was shipped out to Middlesbrough and Fulham on loan.
However speaking to the Arsenal website , the versatile defender believes that those experiences may just be what helps him achieve his dream of being a regular for the Gunners.
He said: "I've had a lot of experiences over the years like going to Middlesbrough and Fulham, and playing a few games here at Arsenal.
"As a player and as a human, I feel like I've grown up quite a lot.
"I feel like I'm bringing the experiences I've had over the past few years into my game too. I just want to keep developing, keep working hard and keep improving things every day. That's all I can do, to focus on being the best player I can.
"I think to establish yourself here, you need to play week in, week out. It's the same at every club you go to.
When you're playing week in, week out that's when you really establish yourself to the team and the fans.
"That's a goal I want to push for, it's one of my aims, so I've got to figure out how I can do that. I need to work on things off the pitch to help me achieve that, that's the aim for this season."
