Nigerian junior international, Kelechi Nwakali is targeting a spot in Arsenal’s first team next season, and has revealed that Nigerian fans who support the Gunners want to see him play at the Emirates Stadium.
The Flying Eaglets’ skipper, who was snapped up by Arsenal last summer, will spend the whole of this season on loan at Dutch second-tier club MVV Maastricht after failing to secure a work permit.
Manager, Arsene Wenger will make a decision on the future of Nwakali in the summer and whether or not he remains in London will be determined to a large extent by the finalization of his paperwork.
“I’m not the one who will decide what happens but all I can do is work hard and let the boss see that. If Arsenal decide that next season they want me to play in Arsenal, no problem.
“If they decide they want me to come back to London, it’s still no problem. They have to make their choice and I will respect it,” he said.
The attacking midfielder added : “I think Nigeria have the most Arsenal fans in the world because of Kanu.
“I know they [the fans] are expecting to see me play in Emirates Stadium and I promise them I will work hard to get fulfill their expectations.”
The ASJ Academy product has played 24 matches as a professional since his arrival in the Netherlands.
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