Speaking to Kyodo News, the 18-year old is determined to secure a regular place in Arsene Wenger’s regular eleven as he explained how he has the ability to penetrate defenses in England. Asked about comparisons with the likes of Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo, the youngster explained he is “nowhere near” the talent of such big names but how one day he hopes to be as important in football as they are.
Miyaichi was officially announced as an Arsenal player last month after he signed a 5-year contract. According to reports, Ajax Amsterdam, FC Koln and A.C. Milan were all interested in the Japanese who had trials with both the Gunners and Ajax before opting for Arsene Wenger’s team.
He is the second Japanese player to join the North London Club after Junichi Inamoto signed for the Gunners in 2001.
On playing in the Premier League, the 18-year old said:
I’m confident I have the ability to penetrate defenses over there and hopefully I’ll be given the marks that I am looking for. I just have to go there and give it a shot, compete and hopefully one day I will be standing on the pitch at Emirates Stadium.
I don’t feel pressured [by the comparisons] but I know in myself that I have nowhere near the talent of such great players as Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry.
I just have to do my best to one day come close to being the kind of players they are.
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