Mertesacker: I am proud to successfully train young players for Arsenal and enjoy the 14 years spent here

Sports 11:41am, 4 August 2025 117

Arsenal youth training director Mertesak said in an interview with the club's official website recently that he is proud to successfully train and transfer young players for the first team.

"We are proud to support the first team by successfully developing players, and we also focus on cultivating talents who may stand out from the first team and those who have a positive impact on the entire football world and life. We want to create a challenging and caring environment, and we believe that all-round development can play an active role both on and off the court. This is our goal and the meaning of our existence. The young Gunners we have developed here are not only excellent on the court, but also on the court. This is inseparable from working with many outstanding employees, but we are also glad that there are so many role models to motivate us to move forward."

"We take pride in bringing challenges to them every day, not only on the court, but also off the court. We work very hard to help them become who they want to be and truly at their best, which is the task we work with them every day. I represent the More staff members who work with these young people, which is why I am excited to see them embark on a new journey. We have also witnessed what this means for the Arsenal community, the first team and football in the past, so for me, it is a time to be proud of for the staff and youth training. "

As a player, he has been working for Arsenal for seven years and has been in the club for seven years after retirement. Speaking of the 14 years spent at Arsenal, Mertesa Ke said: "I feel very lucky, first of all, because I love Arsenal. Secondly, I am honored to shape it, influence it, and now trusted to influence the next generation of players. Time flies, I enjoy this time very much, and I will not forget all the wonderful memories we have created together, whether as a club or an individual. We always look forward to the future, reflect on what we do, and keep improving in many ways."