Ukrainian national team footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko gave his first interview to the official website of London's "Arsenal" after his transfer from "Manchester City" to the "Gunners":

— I have wanted to play for "Arsenal" since childhood, as I was captivated by the games of Thierry Henry and young Cesc Fàbregas. You could say that I fulfilled my childhood dream.

— What are your first impressions from the team's gathering in Florida?

— Great atmosphere! At "Manchester City," they told me many good things about Arsenal players, medical staff, chefs, and other club employees.

— You are familiar with the head coach of the "Gunners" Mikel Arteta from your work at "Manchester City." How much did his personality influence your decision to move to London?

— He played a decisive role in my decision. I knew Mr. for some time, worked with him in Manchester. From the first day at "City," I knew he would be an excellent coach. The way he sees football... Especially when I watched Arsenal's last season, it really impressed me. You can see the style, picture of the game, so I wanted to experience that while playing for the Londoners.

— Earlier, Gabriel Jesus also moved from "ManCity" to Arsenal...

— He is my great friend. I would like to say that he also influenced my decision in some way. We are always in touch, and he told me many good things about Arsenal.