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Denis Suarez Admits Arsenal 'Inspired' Him Growing Up & Names Two Club Legends as Favourite Players

New Arsenal signing Denis Suarez has revealed that he used to watch lots of Premier League football as a child, with Arsenal proving to be his favourite side.

After weeks of rumours, the Gunners confirmed the signing of the Barcelona midfielder on the final day of the January transfer window, and Suarez will join Arsenal until at least the end of the season.

In an interview with the club's official website, Suarez confessed that he spent many years of his childhood watching Arsenal.

He said: “One thing no one knows about me is that when I was little and I used to watch the Premier League on the TV, Arsenal were a team that really inspired me.