Ceballos hails Emery as biggest factor in Arsenal move

The 22-year-old midfielder is looking forward to linking up with friends at the Emirates but says the manager was the "turning point" in the move

Dani Ceballos says Unai Emery was the deciding factor in convincing him to join Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid.

Midfielder Ceballos, 22, confirmed his season-long loan deal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday and is looking forward to linking up with fellow Spaniards such as Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal.

But, with the Gunners still pursuing further transfer targets, Ceballos says it is Emery who enticed him to north London.

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“The coach was the turning point in terms of me joining this massive club,” Ceballos told the club’s website.

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