Source: Team_Talk
Gervinho expecting big season
ew forward Gervinho is in no doubt he has joined a club going forwards after admitting last season did not go according to plan for Arsenal.[LNB] The Ivory Coast international sealed his move to the Emirates Stadium on Monday after paperwork was completed on a reported £11million deal to bring him from Lille.[LNB]The capture of the 24-year-old is the first major addition by manager Arsene Wenger as he looks to arrest a six-season trophy drought and put together a squad capable of lasting the distance.[LNB]After firing 18 goals to spearhead Lille's drive towards a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double, Gervinho is confident more success is on the way with the Gunners.[LNB]"I have always followed Arsenal in the Premier League. At some points they were really good, but also had some difficulties like a lot of big clubs do," Gervinho said on ArsenalPlayer.[LNB]"They did not finish in the position they wanted, and sometimes seasons like that happen - but we all know the potential of this team and hopefully we will do better next season.[LNB]"I can expect a great season from Arsenal, with a lot of success and a lot of emotion at the end.[LNB]"I expect us to achieve our goals, and also in the seasons beyond.[LNB]"I hope the fans will enjoy watching me play and that at the end of the season we will have the opportunity to celebrate something great together."[LNB]Gervinho caught the eye of plenty of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham.[LNB]However, once Arsenal's interest was confirmed, the opportunity to work with Wenger was too good an opportunity to pass up.[LNB]"I came here because I believe that he can improve my game and help me reach another level, but the most important thing for me is that I bring a lot to the team for whom I am playing," the forward said.
