Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is fast becoming a fan favourite.
The France U21 international has been somewhat of a revelation since signing in the summer from Lorient in a deal worth around £7 million.
Starting in Paris Saint-Germain's academy before switching to Lorient in 2014, Guendouzi has revealed the moment when he knew he had made the right decision and Gunners fans will love what he's said about his move to the Emirates Stadium.
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"That cup final, PSG vs. Lorient, I gave everything I had. I gave my life on the field. I had cramps at the end of the match," he told the Players' Tribune . "But we won, and I knew I had made the right decision when I left PSG to join Lorient.
"I feel the same way now that I’m at Arsenal — that I’ve made the right decision and something good is about to happen.
"When I came to Arsenal, I wasn’t telling myself, 'I am the new guy, the youngest player on the team, so I need to be careful.' I was telling myself, 'You’ve been brought here to make a difference,' and that’s what I’m striving for.
"I try to help my team every day. If I need to talk to my teammates, I talk to them. If I have to yell at them, sometimes I yell! That’s probably why everyone is shocked when they find out I’m only 19.
"I don’t say things just to please people. I don’t pretend or lie, I try to be on the level as much as possible, and I hope people appreciate that about me.
"At Arsenal when I say I want to win trophies, people know I will work hard to get them, and I think they respect me for it.
As well as winning trophies at Arsenal, Guendouzi has vowed to be a success on the international stage too.
"So yes, I missed France’s World Cup win in ’98. And didn’t make the team for 2018," he added. "But the next time France makes a World Cup final, I’ll be there.
"Aim high."
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