Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal Football Club, reiterated that the club still has several transfer windows left to add quality before the Premier League season begins. He stressed that the team’s ambition is to build on the progress made last season and to compete for the title again after a 22‑year wait.
Friendly victory over Girona
In a pre‑season match against Girona, Arsenal secured a 4-1 win that featured a debut goal from Christos Tzolis. The scoring was completed by Kai Havertz, Max Dowman and Gabriel Jesus, providing an early glimpse of the squad’s attacking options.
The club also confirmed permanent signings Illan Meslier as the new goalkeeper and Piero Hincapie as a defensive addition. Both players are expected to integrate quickly into Arteta’s system as the manager looks to deepen the roster.
Speculation about potential arrivals such as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr has been widespread, but Arteta declined to comment on rumours, focusing instead on the work already done on the pitch.
With the new signings and a promising pre‑season performance, Arsenal aims to defend its first English top‑flight title in 22 years and maintain a competitive edge throughout the upcoming campaign.