Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko with Pep Guardiola confirming the move, and Arsenal fans overwhelmingly think it’s a great transfer.
Pleasing the majority of Arsenal fans at the same time can be a tricky business, but, with their latest signing another Manchester City first-teamer, the Gunner’s fan base are mostly united in agreement – this is a good signing.
What makes it even better is how highly Pep Guardiola rates Zinchenko – and the fact City weren’t looking to sell him this summer.
For reasons I’m sure we’ll learn more about after it is all made official, Zinchenko opted to leave Manchester City, where he has won nine trophies, including four League Titles, to reunite with his former coach, Mikel Arteta.
On Twitter, I asked what Arsenal fans thought of the deal and, at the time of writing, only one had said they didn’t think it was a good move.
The rest were united in praise.
He's a top utility player, hardworking, dedicated and a leader on and off the field.
I think we made a great addition by signing him.
He's bringing in a massive wealth of experience and winning mentality just like GJ9.
Our team would greatly improve this season and years to come.— Felix Chineme Mgbechi (@Felovtski) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/osiychuk/status/1549705951258836992
When you read City fans saying ‘we don’t really understand how good the player is we’re getting’ I get excited. I think it’s a sensational signing.
— Blunt Franky (@Savagesheepy) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/lomekian/status/1549685225667559425
Great signing
— Simon Callender (@SimonCallender2) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/andifoster/status/1549686632445509632
No-nonsense type of signing, got to like that
— Izzy (@IzzyTwitr) July 20, 2022
Good signing that can become a great one.
— Raph Doval-Santos (@heaven_spawn) July 20, 2022
It's a great signing for us. He is highly rated by Pep himself. I am quite surprised they let him go.
— Munawwar (@GunnerArchitect) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/goonerdanny13/status/1549686433870483456
He'll be great cover/competition for KT and he can also step into midfield. Considering his versility and the fact utd paid 55m for someone similar, I think it's a good deal.
— Kmag (@JagerbombsORtea) July 20, 2022
Am worried for Tierney , he may lose his spot man
— Samsieiscold (@SwossSamsie) July 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/Hmaria1980/status/1549689155910864896
I don’t buy the argument he’s cover, he’s coming to be a starter. Great signing and along with Saliba and Jesus the spine of the side has been improved greatly
— Dean Macey (@DeanMacey1969) July 20, 2022
Potentially the signing of the summer. He is cover for Tierney, Xhaka, Partey, Martinelli.
— John Dobbs (@johnamexgooner) July 20, 2022
The fact that City actually don't really want to sell him makes me believe that this signing will be a steal for Arsenal.
Yea I know City could get Cucurella, but still a good signing for us. Winner mentality and already formed the chemistry with Arteta. https://t.co/oy9sXm6IaP
— ∀rtieu #SahabatSachi (@unpraditable) July 20, 2022
I rate him! Excited. Versatile as well, perfect!
— Carl Schöndell (@CarlSchondell) July 20, 2022
Quality signing!!!
— Richard Bowden (@Bowdy1980) July 20, 2022
Delighted. Flexible, skillful and (best of all) their players and fans are gutted to see him go. Says all you need to know.
— MrB (@simbarnett) July 20, 2022
Very good signing. But I am more happy about that we made the incoming transfers in the early stages of the window. Arsenal had a clear plan what to do, and not just "monitoring the market for opportunities". We can start the season strongly.
— unknøwnresøurce (@unknownresource) July 20, 2022
Utility player with lots of potential to improve. Great signing imo.
— VeeJay (@TweetNasedi) July 20, 2022
Not just a back up to Tierney, a real challenger to the position plus great in midfield too. Get Tielemans in before window closes and that's an A+ transfer window!!
— Richard Bowden (@Bowdy1980) July 20, 2022
Brilliant. Hope we play him primarily as a midfielder.
— Keeler! (@teqekeeler) July 20, 2022