And speaking in an interview with The Athletic the 42-year-old Brazilian said he is looking forward to a fruitful partnership with Arteta going forward. "We talk about what we need, the characteristics of the players, the system we’re going to play and then I start the process internally. (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)"If he has names, if he advises or wants advice on players, that’s fine. If he wants to talk to the other guys [like scouts] of course he will talk to them, but normally that’s my process. (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)"My first conversation with him was not about football and that’s what I really loved,” he added.

Source: Daily Mirror June 17, 2020 12:05 UTC