Academy striker Gilles Sunu has revealed he rebuffed offers from
two of Arsenals biggest rivals to join the Gunners.
Chelsea and Manchester United expressed an interest in the
16-year-old before he signed from French Second Division side
Chateauroux in the summer.
The youngster also said he first knew about the possibility of a
move to Arsenal, the club he supported as a child, two years
ago.
When I played for Chateauroux there was interest from Chelsea,
Manchester United, Barcelona, AC Milan, Sunu told Arsenal.com. I
chose Arsenal because Arsenal make careers for a lot of young
players. Its a great, great, great club my favourite in the
world, the team I support.
But it was a very, very hard decision. I waited two years to take
this decision but now Im very happy I have because it is a great
club.
Sunu, who made his first Arsenal appearance in the reserve teams
2-0 win over Portsmouth on Monday, said compatriot Arsène Wenger
was a big factor in his decision to leave his family and move to
London. The youngster is confident the Arsenal managers commitment
to developing young talent will one day see him achieve his
lifelong goal of appearing for his childhood heroes.
Arsène Wenger played a big part in me coming here, said Sunu. He
is French of course and it is easier for me to take his
advice.
I would like to play for his first team if its possible. Its my
dream, so that has to be my target.
Think he'll be a hot prospect?
and think he will play in carling cup matches?
