Emile Smith Rowe Speaks Out About His Arsenal Future
Emile Smith Rowe has been linked to West Ham, Aston Villa, and Brighton after a frustrating season in north London. The Englishman featured just 14 times across all competitions amid struggles with injury, while for much of the second half of the season, he was an unused substitute on the bench. However, according to reports, Arsenal is not looking to sell Smith Rowe, and he is very much a part of the club’s plans for the 2023-24 season.
Smith Rowe came through the Arsenal academy and has made a total of 96 first-team appearances, registering 18 goals and 11 assists. The 22-year-old can operate as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or a winger. There were rumors that Smith Rowe could depart the Emirates this summer with the Gunners looking to bring in James Maddison as his replacement.
Smith Rowe has now spoken about his future as he told The Times: ‘I just want to be on the pitch. This was the hardest season of my career.
‘It was tough [not playing], but we were in a title race, and I understand the manager isn’t going to change the team if we’re winning every game.
‘I just tried to stay positive and train as well as I could. The other players and Mikel [Arteta] were great with me, kept me feeling connected. But it was tough, a long season. I won’t lie.
‘Arsenal are my club, and I’m not going to give up until [Arteta] says he doesn’t want me.
Smith Rowe believes that Arsenal can win the Premier League title with the team they have. He said: ‘[Winning the title with Arsenal] would be crazy, wow. I think with the team we’ve got, it’s definitely possible.
‘This season, it just got nicked at the end, and you can’t really argue with Man City, but knowing we managed to go so far in the season top of the league shows the character and belief we have as a young team.
‘I think this year was just the start for us, and next season we can do even better.’
Headings:
– Introduction
– Smith Rowe’s Frustrating Season
– Arsenal’s Plans for Smith Rowe
– Smith Rowe’s Future at Arsenal
– Smith Rowe Believes Arsenal Can Win the Premier League Title
Conclusion:
Despite a frustrating season, Emile Smith Rowe remains committed to Arsenal and believes that they can win the Premier League title with the team they have. While there were rumors that he could depart the Emirates this summer, Arsenal is not looking to sell Smith Rowe, and he is very much a part of the club’s plans for the 2023-24 season. Smith Rowe’s versatility and potential make him a valuable asset to Arsenal, and fans will be hoping to see more of him on the pitch next season.