Gervinho’s unexpected transfer from Arsenal to AS Roma has raised eyebrows among observers. Arsène Wenger addressed the decision for the first time on the Arsenal website, stating, “I made the decision to sell him because he seemed to play with a lack of confidence, especially at the Emirates Stadium. He is a very creative player and needs a lot of confidence to perform well. However, over the last six months, it had become very difficult for him to fully express himself on the pitch.”
Wenger also mentioned that Arsenal has not completed its recruitment for the upcoming season, which begins this weekend in England.
After two underwhelming seasons with Arsenal, the Ivorian international has reunited with his former coach Rudi Garcia, who previously managed him at Le Mans and Lille. Rudi Garcia expressed confidence in Gervinho’s abilities, saying, “I think he will be essential to us. He is a player with different characteristics from those we have. He is fast and will give depth to our game.” Gervinho, now 26 years old, aims to make a positive impact with AS Roma.
