Suvimenti has signed with Arsenal for two months. At the age of 26, he has played the first five games of the new season. He scored twice against Nottingham Forest, conquering home fans. Arsenal's official interview with Suvimenti, letting the S...
Suvimenti has signed with Arsenal for two months. At the age of 26, he has played the first five games of the new season. He scored twice against Nottingham Forest, conquering home fans. Arsenal's official interview with Suvimenti, letting the Spanish midfielder review the two months.
Talking about the first few months of wearing Arsenal's jersey, he smiled and said: "Everything went smoothly. Everyone's help made me adapt easily to the environment. Although the intensity of the Premier League is different, I have benefited a lot from the full play in the preseason, and these have been reflected in the performance of the stadium."
"I feel very comfortable and very satisfied with the status quo. Although the transfer to Arsenal is undoubtedly a major change and I will inevitably feel anxious about the unknown, everything is moving forward naturally and smoothly. People treat me very well, and I think it is also reflected in the stadium. This is an important moment in my career and a change I long to pursue. This is of course a major challenge, but I am ready."
Although the environment is brand new, there is no shortage of familiar faces from Suvimenti. For example, Espanyol Kepa, Mosquera, who joined him, as well as teammates Merino and Odegao during Real Sociedad.
Suvimendi admitted that when he arrived in the UK in early July, these familiar faces were crucial: "The Spanish compatriots helped overcome the language barrier. The addition of three Spanish players this year made everything easier, but I don't want to be limited to the Spanish circle. I want to learn English as soon as possible and meet everyone."
"Everyone is helping me naturally and meticulously, which really makes me feel as if I have played here for a long time. I don't have much time to explore London, frequent preseason travel and intensive schedules, It is not possible to give an evaluation of life in London for the time being, but I look forward to exploring the city gradually. "
" Of course, it is always beneficial to have people who know each other in the new environment. In addition to club affairs, this is also a huge bonus at the life level. I did not have in-depth exchanges with Merino before signing, because our respective clubs have heavy tasks in the season, and I still need to achieve my goals for Real Sociedad. It was not until the end of the season that it felt like the right time to discuss the transfer. "
coach Arteta also knew Suvimenti. The two belong to San Sebastian (near the French border) in the Basque Country of Spain, and even played for the same youth training club, Antiguko, when they were childhood.
This club is also the starting point for Xavi Alonso, and Severemendi regards him as the most important idol in his growth process: "I chose Xavi (Alonso) because I am similar in position and background. But overall, I admire Spanish players like Busquets, even Ilia La Mendi who once played for Real Sociedad."
When asked if he has a typical Basque personality, Severemendi smiled and replied: "Haha, right, we are known for being slow and we are usually not in a hurry to express it. But once we build confidence and comfort, we will show a completely different side. Therefore, there is Mikel (Arteta) ) It is absolutely beneficial to be the head coach - people from there understand our traits, preferences, difficulties we may encounter and adaptability. I think he understands my situation perfectly and handles it in the best way."
Regarding Arteta's requirements for his role on the field, he explained: "I can spend a long time elaborating because he is a very detailed and demanding head coach. But overall, it's very similar to my previous style of playing football, and I believe I can adapt well."
Suvementi is clear about the next challenge - establishing dominance in the Premier League as in La Liga and national teams. He has made 21 appearances for Spain, including in the second half when he was in the European Cup final against England. He admitted that challenging the Premier League was always his wish: "Yes, I have always been paying attention to the Premier League. This is a high-intensity league with top players and teams. Now that I am here, it is a test to test whether I can play my strength in this field."
In the first round of the Champions League group stage, Arsenal defeated Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country. This season, the Gunners will also play against La Liga teams such as Atletico Madrid in the league stage. Last season, Suvimenti watched the European match between Arsenal and Real Madrid from the perspective of La Liga. Now he is looking forward to more confrontations between the British and Western teams: "I think these are the two best leagues in the world. European battles are the stage to show the strength of the team or league, and there is indeed a competitive relationship between the two."
These games will also become the yardstick, measuring Suvimenti's growth trajectory since Real Sociedad's youthful years to this day. He continued to pursue his goal of becoming a new generation of midfielder role models, just like he looked up to Xavi Alonso back then. "I hope so!" he smiled, "Don't forget that I'm still young! I still need to prove a lot to reach the level of players mentioned earlier. But no matter what, I'm working hard and one day I will achieve my goal."
