Rasmus Hojlund has made a huge step up by joining Manchester United but the sporting director from one his former sides has allayed fears that he could struggle to cope with the pressure.
20.07.2023 - 10:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jurrien Timber admits he had "options" when choosing where he would be moving this summer prior to his Arsenal switch.
Erik ten Hag was keen on a reunion with the former Ajax defender but restrictive finances prevented Manchester United from entering the race for Timber for the second summer running. Instead the Dutchman sealed a move to rivals Arsenal.
Timber claims he had "options" elsewhere but felt Arsenal was the natural next step in his career. He's hoping to make an impression in the Premier League and the Champions League.
“To be honest, I had some options but Arsenal was the only one I chose," he told The Mirror. "It is a beautiful club. Look at last year.
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"Of course, the previous years were beautiful but last year you saw a major step. The team grows and I want to be a part of it.
“Sometimes it is just a feeling. The way they play, the way I talk with the trainer. I just had a good feeling with it.
“We have a strong team. Expectations are high because they had a great season last season and they bought some players. Let’s see what we can do.”
He added: “You can already see how you will play against the bigger teams and bigger opponents. I did well. But the World Cup was definitely a nice tournament for me so I got confidence from that.
“We are a good team. It was sad how it ended last season but we have a strong squad. It’s crazy, I’ve played more Champions League games than some of my teammates but these guys have Premier League experience and that is on a different level.”
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