Why this defender moved to Arsenal from Ajax

Arsenal summer signing Jurrien Timber has opened up on why he left Dutch club Ajax for the EPL side.

Recall that the Gunners recently signed Timber from Ajax in a deal worth an initial £34.2 million.

However, Timber had the opportunity to join other clubs as Arsenal were not the only club that showed interest in him.

He could have joined Manchester United or German club Bayern Munich as both clubs were heavily linked with moves for him over the last 12 months.

The centre-back defender has now explained his decision to pick theNorthh London club over others.

“To be honest, I had some options, but Arsenal was the only one I chose,” the 22-year-old told The Mirror.

“It is a beautiful club. Look at last year. Of course, the previous years were beautiful, but last year you saw a major step. The team grows, and I want to be a part of it.

“Sometimes it is just a feeling. The way they play, the way I talk with the trainer, I just had a good feeling with it.”