I tried everything I could to convince Him to jon Manchester City, but He has already made up his choice- you can take the Horse to the river but you can’t force it to drink water,’ Man City star Kelvin De Bruyne, who has confirmed that his £20 million countryman has agreed to join Arsenal instead of Man City
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City has disclosed that despite his efforts to persuade his compatriot Arthur Vermeeren to join Manchester City, the talented Belgian youngster has made the decision to sign with Arsenal in a deal reportedly worth €15 million.
It appears that Arsenal is now on the cusp of finalizing the transfer of the 18-year-old midfielder, which is a significant setback for Barcelona.
The Catalan club had identified Vermeeren as a key target, but it seems that he is bound for the English Premier League. Arsenal is reportedly confident that Vermeeren will adapt smoothly to the demands of Premier League football, and the deal is expected to be concluded in the forthcoming January transfer window.
Arthur Vermeeren has spent his entire footballing journey at Belgian club Royal Antwerp, emerging from their academy and accumulating 53 senior appearances. His recent debut for the Belgian national team underscores his promising future in the sport.
Described as a versatile midfielder, Vermeeren is often likened to a hybrid of a traditional holding midfielder and a box-to-box midfielder.
Former Arsenal star Marc Overmars, who currently holds the position of director of football at Royal Antwerp, has likened Vermeeren to renowned midfield maestros such as Andrés Iniesta and Xavi. Overmars expressed his belief in Vermeeren’s capacity to play for Barcelona, citing similarities in their playing style.
Toby Alderweireld, a former Tottenham defender who was Vermeeren’s teammate at Royal Antwerp, also praised the teenager’s rapid adaptation and astute reading of the game. Vermeeren’s choice to join Arsenal marks a pivotal moment in his burgeoning career, and as Kevin De Bruyne confirms his move to Arsenal, fans eagerly anticipate the development of this young Belgian talent in the English Premier League.
