Name on the shirt, article on the site. Deal done. Excited to see what he can do! I'm becoming optimistic about this season, if he's the player that everyone says he is.
Some stats for Santi this year: Cazorla started all 38 league games for Málaga last season, no Arsenal outfield player has done this since Winterburn in 96/97. Three players made over 1000 passes in the final third in LigaBBVA 11/12: Messi (1303), Xavi (1101) and Cazorla (1037). 32.5% - Only Messi (47%) and Ronaldo (44%) were involved in a higher % of their team's shots in LigaBBVA last season than Cazorla. 84 - Santi Cazorla created 84 goalscoring chances in La Liga last season, only 3 players created more (Ozil, Messi & Navas)
Out of all the youtubing on the guy this vid so far I like the most. Shows some really nice dribbling.
If RvP stays, we're going to have a potent attack. If we get one more defensive player, we'll be good.
why do i want him to lay in the middle (wilshere role), instead of on the wings (gervinho)?? what are your thoughts?
Even if RVP leaves I'm super excited about this new season. Quality players coming in and hopefully one more before the season. (doubt it) Welcome Santi!
Definitely through the middle. The most glaring weak point in our attack last season was that advanced Mid role behind RVP....especially when Rosicky was out of the lineup.
Defenders are not allowed to breathe on you, let alone touch you in Spain. Good signing though. He should provide a massive boost to the offense. I wonder if we will play him on the wings or in Rosicky's role.
That bodes well for Santi's first away trips to places like Sunderland, Stoke & West Brom. I don't suppose he had to encounter players like Andy Wilkinson in Spain.