Arsenal’s new boy, Alex Runarsson, has admitted that he is a fan of a Tottenham Hotspur player.
He announced Monday that the 25-year-old had signed with the Gunners on a four-year contract with Dijon.
The Icelandic goalkeeper has been hired to upgrade Emiliano Martinez, who joined Aston Villa the week.
As a goalkeeper, Runarsson will have a special affinity for those who play in the same position as him.
And Arsenal’s signing admitted that he is an admirer of Spurs captain Hugo Lloris and his goalkeeper style.
He told the club’s official online page in his first interview: “As a child, I liked the fashionable taste of goalkeepers, those who play with the same taste as me.
“I enjoyed watching Hugo Lloris when he reached the Premier League, betting off the regular circuits.
He may play for the enemy, Arsenal’s rivals in north London, but Lloris has been a Tottenham player over the years.
In fact, he even won a World Cup with France a few years ago and in terms of idols, Runarsson can do worse.
It will be to see if Mikel Arteta provides the Icelandic alien with a senior debut tonight.
North Londoners call Leicester City in a League Cup clash and with this festival traditionally used to give second-row players a few minutes, Runarsson can believe in his chances.
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