Bayern Munich Nigerian Defender Professes His Love For Arsenal
Published: December 16, 2016
Austrian-born Nigerian wing-back David Alaba has professed his love for Premier League side Arsenal, adding that he supported the London team while growing up.
The Bayern Munich star is relishing the prospect of facing the Gunners in the last sixteen of the UEFA Champions League early next year.
“For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team, ” Alaba told Bild.
“Playing in London is also fantastic - almost as good as the Allianz Arena.”
Alaba, 24, is rumoured to be on the wishlist of Arsenal’s rivals, Manchester City ahead of the opening of the transfer window.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Caption : David Alaba with Nigerian female player Queen Ejovwo
The Bayern Munich star is relishing the prospect of facing the Gunners in the last sixteen of the UEFA Champions League early next year.
“For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team, ” Alaba told Bild.
“Playing in London is also fantastic - almost as good as the Allianz Arena.”
Alaba, 24, is rumoured to be on the wishlist of Arsenal’s rivals, Manchester City ahead of the opening of the transfer window.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Caption : David Alaba with Nigerian female player Queen Ejovwo
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