Reiss Nelson says he by no means considered leaving Arsenal and that he’s now dreaming about incomes a brand new deal on the membership.
- Nelson is out of contract on the finish of the season
- He has been with the membership for 14 years
- He spent final season on mortgage with Feyenoord
WHAT HAPPENED? The winger has been with the Gunners since he was eight however has endured some powerful occasions since breaking by means of as a 17-year-old, with first-team alternatives proving troublesome to return by.
However he seized his alternative to impress on Sunday, scoring twice within the 5-0 win towards Nottingham Forest having changed the injured Bukayo Saka. And he’s now hoping these objectives can reignite his stuttering profession in north London.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking about his future, Nelson stated: “I’ve by no means doubted myself. I’ve a really, very robust bond and love for the membership. There’s been occasions the place I have been a bit down, however my plan has by no means been to depart or say that I’ve no future right here. In fact [I would like a new deal]. Getting a brand new deal could be superb and I might like to decide to the membership. However I am simply actually, actually targeted on doing the best stuff.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: When requested about his conversations with Mikel Arteta, Nelson added: “I spoke with the boss earlier than the beginning of the season and he was very clear with me. He stated he is seen a transition in my sport and my perspective which he actually likes and he thinks that may actually profit the staff. There was no talks with me about leaving in the summertime.”
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DID YOU KNOW? Nelson’s first aim towards Nottingham Forest on Sunday was his first league aim for Arsenal in 837 days, when he scored the winner towards Liverpool on July 15, 2020.
WHAT NEXT FOR NELSON? The winger may very well be handed a begin by Mikel Arteta on Thursday evening when Arsenal host FC Zurich within the Europa League.