Eberechi Eze has only been an Arsenal player for a matter of days, but the £68m summer signing is already making a huge impression inside London Colney.
Arsenal taken aback by Eze’s professionalism
According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, Eze has left coaches and staff stunned by both his energy and focus. One source described him as a “breath of fresh air” and someone who has brought “life and passion” to the squad. Importantly, they also stressed that Eze knows his hard work is only beginning now getting to Arsenal is the start, not the finish.
That mentality has been warmly received in N5. For a player who once admitted to feeling like he was “on trial” every time he faced Arsenal during his Crystal Palace days, this is a chance to finally write the story he always dreamed of at the club he supported as a boy.
Rice and Saka easing the transition
Integration has been made even smoother by the presence of fellow England internationals Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Eze has been pictured sharing playful moments with Rice, even climbing on his back during a training session, while Saka has publicly called the new signing “class” in the past.
Those relationships, built during international duty, are proving vital as Eze settles into his new surroundings. It is also understood that his warm personality has quickly made him popular with teammates and staff alike.
Perfect timing for Arsenal
Eze’s arrival comes at a key point in Arsenal’s season, with Mikel Arteta needing another creative spark to help the side break down deep defensive blocks. The No.10 shirt now sits firmly on his shoulders, and early signs suggest he has the character and quality to thrive in it.
For Arsenal fans, it is the romantic full-circle story of the summer, the boy released at 13, now back to lead his boyhood club in their push for the Premier League title.
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