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Eberechi Eze Reflects on Rapid Arsenal Move as England Duty Continues

The playmaker describes a surreal homecoming following a late-window deal that came together in days.

Overview

  • Arsenal completed the mid-August signing after outpacing Tottenham in the final days of the window.
  • Talks accelerated after Kai Havertz’s knee injury, with a formal bid on Wednesday and a pitch presentation at the Emirates by Saturday.
  • Eze said he was never worried about the outcome, expressing gratitude for joining Arsenal and a desire to focus on playing.
  • His unveiling featured an interview with Ian Wright, a phone call from Thierry Henry and a parade before a 5-0 win over Leeds.
  • He started England’s 2-0 win over Andorra and is preparing for Serbia, noting a different kind of test and awareness of possible challenges in Belgrade.