Arteta on Sterling: "He Was Dreaming of That Call
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recently opened up about his conversation with Raheem Sterling, revealing the eagerness the English winger had in potentially joining the Gunners. Arteta shared that from the very first words Sterling said, it was clear he was ready to make the move to Arsenal.
“The first words Raheem Sterling told me were: I was dreaming of that call! That’s it,” Arteta recalled. This statement alone showed just how much the Manchester City forward had been thinking about joining forces with Arteta at Arsenal.
Sterling has been linked with various clubs in recent transfer windows, but Arteta made it clear that the conversation they had was smooth and straightforward. “He was already thinking of joining us, so the conversation was quite easy to be fair… he really wanted to join us,” the Arsenal boss said.
### **Sterling's Enthusiasm for a New Challenge**
It’s not surprising that Sterling, who has won multiple Premier League titles and has vast experience at both club and international levels, would be open to a new chapter in his career. Arteta’s revelation highlights how big of a pull Arsenal has become under his management. With Arsenal’s recent resurgence in the Premier League and their growing project under Arteta, players like Sterling could see the club as an ideal destination to continue their careers.
Sterling, known for his speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability, would have been a huge asset to any team he joined. Though he remained at Chelsea, where he's been a key player since joining from Manchester City, his enthusiasm for potentially linking up with Arteta and Arsenal shows the growing appeal of the club.
### **Arteta’s Growing Influence**
This interaction between Sterling and Arteta also underlines the influence and reputation Arteta has built as a manager. The Arsenal boss has cultivated a team that plays attractive, attacking football while nurturing young talent. His ability to convince top-tier players like Sterling that Arsenal is the right place for them reflects the project’s growing appeal.
Arteta’s ambition is clear, and he continues to target top players to strengthen the squad. Sterling’s desire to join suggests that Arteta’s work behind the scenes is paying off, as Arsenal becomes a desirable destination for top talent.
### **Looking Forward**
While the move for Sterling didn’t materialize, Arteta’s ability to draw interest from such high-profile players shows Arsenal’s ambition to compete at the highest levels. With the Gunners already boasting a talented squad and competing for silverware, it’s only a matter of time before more top players express their desire to join Arteta's exciting project.
Sterling’s dream of joining Arsenal may not have happened yet, but his words reveal the respect and admiration top players have for Arteta’s vision for the club.
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