As Arsenal prepare to start their preseason tour in Asia, Mikel Arteta has branded the clubs signings as players that have brought excitement to the squad. Softfootball is following how the Gunners are preparing for the 2025/26 Premier League soon with match up against AC Milan on Wednesday.
The Gunners are pushing to win their first Premier League title in 21 years as they have finished runners-up in three consecutive seasons. Arteta is also looking to win a trophy since 2023 when he won his second FA Community Shield.
The Gunners boss spoke to the press in Singapore as his team arrived for their tour. Arteta via the club media said he loved to be back to Singapore after 10 years when he captained Arsenal in a preseason tournament. He explained his feelings, saying:
It’s a great story. Probably ten years ago, I wasn’t expecting to be sitting where I am. A lot happened. I have great memories for the time that we had ten years ago here. Hopefully, we can replicate that. Train in the manner that we want.
Commercially as well, send the messages and the connection we want to the supporters. We have to perform in the matches. Do it and win the games.
Our supporters here are very passionate already. They are very excited to see the team. They haven’t seen the team for a while. So live it, connect with them.
As well as immersing in the culture, we try to understand the way they feel about us and make them proud. That’s the objective.
On the new signings which three of them – Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi are included in the squad for Asia, Mikel said he is pleased with the business so far. He explained that:
It’s like shaking the tree again and bringing new faces. They bring new excitement, a new energy as well. We signed very important players as well.
Again, everybody feels like their height has to go to a different level, and that’s what we’re seeking.
Ideally, you want it (transfers) done on day one in pre-season. We’ve done very, very well so far. I’m very pleased with the way the club is supporting the necessities and improvements that we required in the team.
Andrea (Berta) and the team have done an excellent job as well, trying to push everything forward. There’s still a long time to go in that window. We have a lot of hopes that we can still improve the team. We’re going to continue to try to do that.
Arsenal play AC Milan and Newcastle United while in Singapore, before ending the Asia Tour with a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong.
Softfootball is also following he Gunners’ movement in the transfer window as the club are still pushing to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
