Oleksandr Zinchenko could make his Arsenal debut when they take on Chelsea in a pre-season friendly in Orlando on Saturday Mikel Arteta has revealed. The Ukraine international was spotted in attendance for the Gunners' game with Orlando City on Wednesday and had his transfer to the Gunners from Manchester City confirmed on Friday.
Zinchenko, who is a childhood Arsenal fan, revealed that he is keen to get started as soon as possible at his new club. "I’m ready for another challenge," he said in his first interview with the club. "I’m not here just to waste my time and the time of Arsenal because the club is always in front of everyone.
"I am here to achieve big things and I hope we can win some titles, and I hope we are going to fight for every title in which we are going to be involved. Even from the last season, I was watching The Arsenal’s games and I could smell it’s coming, you know? The team is growing up so quickly and I think it’s time. It’s time to do our best and to achieve something big."
