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Vermaelen aims to impress

14 Aug 2009 - 07:13:22

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Arsenal new boy Thomas Vermaelen is determined to adapt quickly to the new challenge of playing in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old Belgium international has moved to England from Dutch giants Ajax and is relishing the chance to impress on a bigger stage.

He told the club's official magazine: "I will always give 100 per cent. I want to do my best for Arsenal, playing as well as I possibly can.

"You do need a little time to adapt and we will see how fast it goes. But I want to adapt as quickly as possible at Arsenal and play as many games as I can.

"I am looking forward to playing Premier League games. I have always admired the way the teams play, the commitment of the players.

"They always want to fight and that is what I like."

Meanwhile, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that both Johan Djourou and Lukasz Fabianksi are facing time on the sidelines.

He told the club's official website: "Lukasz has had a cartilage surgery. He will be out for two months.

"Johan has a knee problem that will take some time to cure, maybe one month."