Arsenal brought in Jurrien Timber due to three key components Mikel Arteta has been craving AFC
Jurrien Timber stats - 2022/23 seasonSuccessful passes - 2501 - Eredivisie rank - 1Progressive carrying distance - 7439m - Eredivisie rank - 1ArtetaThe earlier they receive a quality pass, the more space those talents should have to go and hurt rival teams.Ajax primarily deployed Timber as a right-sided centre-back, but for the Netherlands he is often a right full-back or used on the right of a back three.
The new £40million recruit will provide significantly stronger cover for the France star than Rob Holding did, but if Timber wants regular game time it’s more likely to come at full-back. If anything, the World Cup winners’ success at Old Trafford should give the ex-Ajax man added confidence that he’ll quickly adapt to English football and thrive.It’s widely acknowledged he chased the youngster’s signature as Manchester United boss a year ago, before eventually settling on Martinez instead.One for now and the future
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