Overview

• Kiwior says he initiated face-to-face talks that persuaded Mikel Arteta to allow his deadline-day switch to FC Porto.
• He maintains Arsenal valued him and were initially reluctant to sell, framing the move as his choice to secure regular minutes.
• Porto persistently pursued the deal, with Kiwior recounting daily contact during negotiations.
• The agreement was a loan with an obligation to buy, widely reported as a €2m loan fee plus a €17m mandatory fee with add-ons and a sell-on clause.
• He rejects the idea the move is a step back, highlights a growing partnership with Jan Bednarek, and has already featured for Porto, with Playmakerstats noting five appearances including a draw with Benfica.