Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to Eddie Nketiah after he joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
‘We are so grateful to Eddie for his performances with us,’ Arteta said. ‘He is a player who has developed well through our academy and now he takes this opportunity with Crystal Palace.
‘Eddie is a top professional, loved by everyone at the club, who wanted and needed to play more minutes. We wish Eddie well as he moves onto his next challenge.’
Arsenal sporting director Edu added: ‘Eddie has had a great journey from our Academy into our first team, and we send him our thanks and best wishes as he moves to Crystal Palace.
‘It is important for Eddie to be playing regular first-team football and we are happy we have concluded a very positive transfer deal for his move.
‘Eddie has a lot of friends here after many years at the club and we wish him good luck in his next step.’
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