From Football365
Amaury Bischoff says he is set to join Arsenal after
turning down a new contract at Werder Bremen.
The French-born midfielder has had his career tracked by Gunners
boss Arsene Wenger since he was a youngster with Strasbourg.
He moved to Bremen in 2005, but has made just one senior
appearance for the club against Celta Vigo in the Uefa Cup in
2007.
The 21-year-old was offered a new deal to stay in the
Bundesliga, but claims he was unable to turn down the chance to
move to Arsenal.
"Bremen was superb, but Arsenal is a huge opportunity for me,"
Bischoff told Bild.
"Wenger has known me since my time at Strasbourg and believes in
my quality. He trusts me to be in the first team.
"Wenger has not put me under any pressure. He said, 'Take all
the time you need'."
Bremen's managing director Klaus-Dieter Fischer admits the
Bundesliga club were keen for Bischoff, who has struggled with
injuries in the past, to stay.
Fischer told the club's official website: "We would be
happy to have Amaury, but he has decided to take up a new
challenge.
"We wish him well and thank him for the past three years."
someone new for gunners... hope more to come...