Fuming Arsenal fans all saying same thing as Zinchenko spotted in club shorts signing shirts for fans before transfer
FED-UP Arsenal supporters were saying the same thing after Oleksandr Zinchenko was spotted signing autographs wearing the club’s training shorts.
He left Manchester City’s American training camp earlier this week after saying his goodbyes to his former team-mates and headed for his medical to complete his £30million transfer.
The 25-year-old full-back was then spotted watching from the stands during the Gunners' pre-season win over Orlando City.
He is believed to have already penned a four-year deal with the North London club.
Now Zinchenko has been spotted in Orlando talking to Gooners and signing autographs despite still no official announcement being made by Arsenal.
And that has left frustrated fans growing tired of waiting.
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One wrote online: “He is signing autographs for Arsenal fans, he has been seen walking with one of our coaches and he has been seen sitting next to Edu and yet Arsenal haven't announced him.”
Another commented: “We really take our time - Honestly, we don't need like 15 photos and 2 interviews ready to go - we can release them down the line.”
A fellow supporter said: “All we need is *Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Zinchenko from Man City* - one pic of him in our kit and everyone is happy.”
A fellow irritated follower declared: “Honestly, f*** the announcement. He's announced himself.”
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And another wrote: “The year is 2045, Oleksander Zinchenko is photographed walking his daughter down the aisle, the Ukrainian played 350 games for Arsenal over an 8 year spell, signing 3 new deals along the way and including 3 UCL’s, 4 premier leagues and a historic quadruple.
“He has yet to be officially announced.”
In almost all of his 127 appearances for City he played at left-back, despite previous midfield endeavours.
But Zinchenko produced eye-catching performances in centre mid against Scotland and Wales in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.
And that has led to Arteta hinting that he will be utilised in the No10 role at Arsenal.
The Spaniard said: “There are still a few formalities to get everything completed but we're really happy to have him.
“I know the player really well, he's an exceptional footballer and he is someone that is going to bring as well another competitive edge to that dressing room.
“He can play in both defence and midfield. He was a natural No10 early in his career and we converted him into a left-back which can do a lot of things that we want in our way of playing.
“That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-backs, so I'm really happy.”