Arsenal youngster could be on way out
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Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is eager to play more Premiership games and could be set to quit the North London club in search of first-team football.
The Swiss international made over 25 appearances for the Gunners this season, but has struggled to oust either Kolo Toure or William Gallas from the starting eleven as he looks to become a regular in the team.
He is considered to be quite a valuable member of the first-team squad by manager Arsene Wenger, so a loan move might be a better option than a transfer out of Ashburton Grove.
"I have got a lot to learn still, so maybe I need to move to another club to get some more experience," Djourou told The Express.
"I have shown people I have enough quality to play in a number of different positions - midfield, right-back and centre-back.
"I will have a discussion with the boss."
Wth? he should not leave! he's a good replacement for Gallas! At least he's better than phil! dun let him go AW! -
let him stay lah. becoz of his face, maybe MR Potato will sponser Arsenal
. but, he have the potential to be the next kolo toure, dun let him goo arsene, as wad TS said, hes a good replacemennt for gallas -
dun tink he will go..
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Young Gun to leave on loan?
Johan Djourou has revealed he may leave Arsenal on loan next season in order to further his Premiership experience.
Newly-promoted Birmingham City have been linked with the young Swiss international who showed great promise in the early stages of last season when injuries struck in the Gunners backline.
However, with Kolo Toure and William Gallas set to resume their central partnership next season, Djourou is aware his chances could be limited under Arsene Wenger.
Djourou has now scheduled talks with his manager in order to establish whether he will be farmed out for a season in order to gain more first team experience.
"I will find out more when I get back," Djourou told The Express. "But my long-term future is very much at Arsenal.
"I have shown people I have enough quality to play in a number of different positions - midfield, right-back and centre-back.
"I have got a lot to learn still, so maybe I need to move to another club to get some more experience. I will have a discussion with the boss."
Birmingham are believed to be keen on the talented 20-year-old, following the success enjoyed by Sebastian Larsson, Nicklas Bendtner and Fabrice Muamba at St Andrews last season.
However, Djourou insists he will not follow Larsson and Muamba in sealing a permanent departure from North London, and the defender remains convinced that the club will be back in the hunt for trophies soon after two barren years.
"This season is the one where we have to win something," Djourou added.
"We are a young team but we have got a lot of experience now, even in the Champions League. It means we are ready to compete with the big teams.
"The team are really coming together and players such as Cesc Fabregas and Abou Diaby are ready to compete. This is going to be a big year for us." -
Originally posted by turbo_drift:
gng for loan will be stupid... defenders very easy get chance to play one cos higher chance will get red card so there must be cover... if i were him i will stay n wait...
[b]Young Gun to leave on loan?
Johan Djourou has revealed he may leave Arsenal on loan next season in order to further his Premiership experience.
Newly-promoted Birmingham City have been linked with the young Swiss international who showed great promise in the early stages of last season when injuries struck in the Gunners backline.
However, with Kolo Toure and William Gallas set to resume their central partnership next season, Djourou is aware his chances could be limited under Arsene Wenger.
Djourou has now scheduled talks with his manager in order to establish whether he will be farmed out for a season in order to gain more first team experience.
"I will find out more when I get back," Djourou told The Express. "But my long-term future is very much at Arsenal.
"I have shown people I have enough quality to play in a number of different positions - midfield, right-back and centre-back.
"I have got a lot to learn still, so maybe I need to move to another club to get some more experience. I will have a discussion with the boss."
Birmingham are believed to be keen on the talented 20-year-old, following the success enjoyed by Sebastian Larsson, Nicklas Bendtner and Fabrice Muamba at St Andrews last season.
However, Djourou insists he will not follow Larsson and Muamba in sealing a permanent departure from North London, and the defender remains convinced that the club will be back in the hunt for trophies soon after two barren years.
"This season is the one where we have to win something," Djourou added.
"We are a young team but we have got a lot of experience now, even in the Champions League. It means we are ready to compete with the big teams.
"The team are really coming together and players such as Cesc Fabregas and Abou Diaby are ready to compete. This is going to be a big year for us." [/b] -
This is the problem with youngsters. Ppl give chance already,they want MORE.and when no chance for them,they MOAN and wanna leave the club that has made them what they are today. sigh. I dunno if AW knows abt this.
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Some Arsenal youngsters should go but definitely not Djourou. Keep him