Jurrien Timber was reportedly close to a move to Manchester United last season, but he ultimately decided to stay at Ajax for another year. However, he has now signed with Arsenal, making the Gunners fortunate to secure one of the most promising Dutch talents available.
The addition of Timber improves Arsenal’s defensive options significantly, as he can play both as a central defender and as a right-back, providing valuable versatility to Mikel Arteta’s squad. With this reinforcement, Arsenal will be aiming to compete for the Premier League title once again after falling short in the previous campaign.
Despite the possibility of joining Manchester United, Timber’s brother has stated that Jurrien is living his dream at Arsenal, suggesting that he is excited about his new opportunity with the North London club.
He said via FC Update:
“It took quite a while, but Jurriën really wanted to go to Arsenal and it was also very positive the other way around, so there was always confidence that it would work out. He has now taken his dream step, I am very happy with that, because he worked hard for it,”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Timber is a terrific defender and it is an added advantage that he moved to the club he wanted to join.
This means he is already mentally prepared to deliver top performances for us in this campaign, which is great news.
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After promoting Timber to the first team at Ajax, Ten Hogs was left stunned when the kid refused to join him at Man United.
The legendary Marco Van Basten in his failed attempt to stop Timber from joining Arsenal, warned him, ” you will be lonely” and when they don’t believe they are better with you they will turn against you”
Marco Van Basten is a legend in Holland, seems the kid has a steely determination to join Arsenal against the legend wishes.
Have seen this kid in action several times before joining Arsenal. He formed a solid defensive partnership with Martinez while lifting the big jug in Holland.
What makes Timber dangerous is how good he is at different from of passing, it is believed he’s in the top one percent of defenders in the world in that regard, think this to a great deal is influencing the gaffer decision on Raya.
Already he’s far ahead in terms of sheer appreciation.
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Timber good young defender congratulations gunners
When your mind is made, very little can change that. Anyway, Timber has joined the big and most successful club in the world, he’s at home.
Yaaa, wat a signing