Arsene Wenger, Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and Petr Cech greeted the press in their first press conference of the tour.
The Arsenal squad arrived in Sydney last night and got down to business straight away, answering a number of questions about the upcoming exhibition games and the club’s plans for the future.
- SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES – JULY 11: Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidid attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during the Arsenal Press Conference at the Musuem of Contempary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES – JULY 11: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: Arsenal Press Conference at the Musuem of Contempary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES – JULY 11: Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during the Arsenal Press Conference at the Musuem of Contempary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: (L-R) Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Petr Cech of Arsenal photo opp following the Arsenal Press Conference at the Musuem of Contempary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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- SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 11: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and players (L-R) Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker attend a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Manager Arsene Wenger, chief executive Ivan Gazidis and players Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and Petr Cech were all in attendance at the conference, which was held in front of the Sydney Opera House.
They all appeared to be in good spirits, having received a very warm welcome to the city.
The conference covered a range of topics, including Arsenal’s interest in Thomas Lemar and Kylian. Alexandre Lacazette was also mentioned and what games he’ll feature in.
Having visited Australia for the first time in decades, the upcoming games against Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers were discussed.
Mertesacker also spoke out about his future role as the club’s academy director. Gazidis was also present to address the gathered journalists about the tour.