Arsenal new-boy Jakub Kiwior was at the Emirates to watch the Gunners beat Manchester United last weekend, and Oleksandr Zinchenko made him feel a part of the club very quickly.
Mikel Arteta’s side left it late but managed to pick up a hugely important win over the Red Devils. A stunner from Bukayo Saka either side of Eddie Nketiah’s brace sealed the victory, and we’re sure Kiwior enjoyed that one.
Zinchenko made sure he was a part of the celebrations right after the game.
What Zinchenko told Jakub Kiwior right after Arsenal beat Man United
Arsenal only announced the signing of Jakub Kiwior on Monday, a day after the dramatic win over Manchester United at the Emirates.
The deal, however, was pretty much done a couple of days before, and Arsenal fans knew it having seen the Polish defender in attendance.
Kiwior watched the whole game from the stands, but what happened afterwards has been a mystery up until now. The 22-year-old’s agent has spilt the beans for Gunners fans.
Speaking to Kanał Sportowy, Kiwior’s agent, Paweł Zimończyk, revealed how Oleksandr Zinchenko told the new Arsenal signing that he’s already a part of the club and dragged him into the dressing room to celebrate.
He said, as translated by Dominik Wątorski on Twitter: “Kuba’s entrance into the dressing room wasn’t planned, but as soon as Zinchenko saw him he called out “If you’re already with us, you’re already with us.”
“I’m sure it was a cool experience for him too, after such an important win he could feel the atmosphere from the Premier League leader’s dressing room.
“Zinchenko dragged Jakub into the changing room after the game against Manchester United. I think when he saw what kind of atmosphere there was, he already wanted to participate from the pitch, to enjoy Arsenal’s promotion to the next round of the FA Cup.”
The Insider’s View:
What a leader Zinchenko is!
It’s funny how Gary Neville accused the Ukrainian of not having any leadership skills when Arsenal signed him from Manchester City back in the summer transfer window.
The Manchester United legend, as he has been on various topics recently, has been proved wrong, and we’re all falling more in love with Zinchenko.
Arsenal take on Manchester City tomorrow and it’ll be interesting to see if Zinny will start against his old club.
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