“I dumped Tottenham for Arsenal, not because of anybody but because of this particular Arsenal player, it has always been my dream to play alongside with Him one day” – Eberechi Eze makes bombshell confession after sealing Arsenal move today
BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal have pulled off a shock that has sent shockwaves across North London, officially announcing the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a blockbuster move. But while many thought money, trophies, or Mikel Arteta’s project were the deciding factors, the player himself has revealed a stunning personal reason for rejecting Tottenham Hotspur and committing his future to the red half of North London.
In his first words as an Arsenal player, Eze didn’t hold back:
“I dumped Tottenham for Arsenal, not because of anybody but because of this particular Arsenal player. It has always been my dream to play alongside him one day.”
And the name of that player? Bukayo Saka.
The England international, who rose from Arsenal’s Hale End academy to become one of the world’s brightest wingers, was the sole inspiration behind Eze’s decision. Eze admitted he had followed Saka’s journey for years and always imagined himself sharing the same pitch, not as rivals, but as teammates creating magic for the same cause.
Dream come true
Eze, long linked with both Tottenham and Manchester City, stunned everyone by snubbing Spurs’ aggressive push for his signature. Arsenal swooped in with Arteta personally convincing the player about his role in the project, but it was Saka’s influence that closed the deal.
“I respect Tottenham and what they wanted for me, but the truth is, I grew up admiring Bukayo. I’ve always dreamed of linking up with him, understanding his movement, and creating chances together. For me, this is not just a transfer, it’s destiny.”
Arsenal’s new era begins
Eze’s arrival is being celebrated by Arsenal fans as a statement of intent. The Gunners, who narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season, have now added one of England’s most creative midfielders to their attacking arsenal. With Eze joining forces with Saka, Martinelli, Ødegaard, and Gabriel Jesus, Arteta now has a front line feared across Europe.
For Tottenham, this is nothing short of humiliation. Losing a top target to their fiercest rivals is bad enough, but the revelation that Eze chose Arsenal purely to play with Saka will sting far deeper. Spurs fans are already raging across social media, branding Eze’s comments as “betrayal” and “salt in the wound.”
Fan Reactions
Arsenal supporters, on the other hand, are in dreamland. “North London is Red forever. Welcome, Eze – the link-up with Saka is going to be deadly,” wrote one fan on X. Another said: “We didn’t just sign a baller; we signed a player who loves Arsenal the way we do.”
What’s next?
Eze is expected to wear the iconic No. 8 shirt, once worn by legends like Aaron Ramsey, symbolizing his central role in Arsenal’s future. He is set to make his debut this weekend in front of a packed Emirates, where thousands will welcome him as the latest hero to reject Spurs and embrace Arsenal’s legacy.
With Saka as his inspiration and Arteta as his mentor, Eze has written the first chapter of what could become one of the most exciting Arsenal partnerships in modern history.
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