Why Jakub Kiwior Chose Arsenal Over West Ham
Jakub Kiwior, the Polish international defender, joined Arsenal from Spezia in January for a transfer fee of £20 million. However, he recently revealed that he had turned down an offer from West Ham before jumping at the chance to join the Gunners. In this article, we will explore why Kiwior chose Arsenal over West Ham and how he feels about his decision.
The Best League for Kiwior
When asked how it felt to be approached by Arsenal, Kiwior said, “Super. It was something special, but it’s hard for me to describe it. I was very happy because the best league for me has always been the Premier League and I really wanted to play there, and when I found out about Arsenal, I couldn’t believe it.”
It is clear that Kiwior had always wanted to play in the Premier League, and Arsenal presented him with the perfect opportunity to do so. While he did receive an offer from West Ham, he turned it down in favor of Arsenal.
Competition for Places
Kiwior was forced to bide his time to make an impression given the impressive partnership Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba forged last season. However, Saliba’s injury belatedly gave the 23-year-old an opportunity to impress. The return to full fitness of both Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu, allied to the impending arrival of Jurrien Timber, will see the competition for places intensify still further next term.
Despite this competition, Kiwior is confident he has made the right decision. He said, “I think I’m at the right age for the best moment in my career and to move forward. I’m happy that I changed clubs and got a chance and ended up in the starting lineups. It gave me a lot of confidence and I felt much better as a player and as a person.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, Jakub Kiwior chose Arsenal over West Ham because he felt that Arsenal presented him with the perfect opportunity to play in the Premier League. While he did receive an offer from West Ham, he turned it down in favor of Arsenal. Kiwior is confident that he has made the right decision and is looking forward to the competition for places next season.