Even though many Arsenal fans did not agree when the move took place, they would have not thought in their wildest dreams that it will take off in such spectacular fashion.
The loan move of Reiss Nelson to Hoffenheim has proven to be a resounding success so far. But, the player’s focus is on the Gunners and he made this clear in a statement.
When Nelson was asked about his time in the Bundesliga and his future, this is what he had to say(as per Standard):
“I think a couple more months or even a year in Hoffenheim will make me strong and give me the belief and confidence to go back to Arsenal and do very good there. I want to be an Arsenal legend.”
If fans were a little worried that the player might be looking at opportunities elsewhere, this should put those fears to rest.
The connection that Nelson has with the Gunners is clear to see. This should surely make the fans very excited about what he is going to do when he comes back to the club.
Nelson has had an excellent start to life in the Bundesliga where he has already scored six goals so far. While we all knew that he was immensely talented, it was hard to predict him having this kind of a start to his Hoffenheim career.
Normally when a player and especially a young player goes to a foreign country, they take time to acclimatize to their new surroundings. This has not been the case with Nelson who has immediately hit the ground running.
Arsenal fans will be wishing that Nelson was playing at the Emirates as he is just what the club needs at the moment. There is a real dearth of wingers and the Gunners have found it difficult to fit someone in that role.
This is where a player like Reiss Nelson comes in handy. All the fans can do now is hope that he continues his development in Germany and become a more polished player.
