Mikel Arteta sends message to Eddie Nketiah after Arsenal transfer exit

Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to Eddie Nketiah after he joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

Eddie Nketiah left Arsenal on transfer deadline day Nketiah was pushing for a move away from Arsenal this summer after struggling for minutes last season. Palace emerged as the leading contender to sign the striker and completed a deal worth £30m late on deadline day. Nketiah spent almost a decade at the Emirates Stadium, scoring 38 goals in 168 appearances. ‘We are so grateful to Eddie for his performances with us,’ Arteta said of the 25-year-old’s departure.

‘Eddie has a lot of friends here after many years at the club and we wish him good luck in his next step.’ Thank you @arsenal ❤️As I say goodbye, I want to take this time to say thank you to everyone at the club, from my teammates to all the wonderful staff who have been a part of my journey and have made this place home for so many years. Thank you Gooners.Eddie pic.twitter.

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