Arsenal star: Leaving Chelsea to join Gunners was 'happiest day of my life'

Edward Nketiah thrilled to have left Chelsea to join Arsenal

ARSENAL youngster Edward Nketiah has opened up on his move to the Emirates Stadium after he was released by rivals Chelsea.

 

The 16-year-old, who can play across the front line, was snapped up by the Blues seven years ago when he was playing for his old Sunday team Hillyfielders.

But the diminutive striker left Stamford Bridge in the summer after failing to earn a scholarship for the season and joined Arsenal just two days later.

 

He told the club's official website: "The day Arsenal showed they were interested in me was one of the happiest days I can remember.

"It wasn’t only because I’ve always been an Arsenal fan, but two days earlier I was told that I would be released by Chelsea and not given a scholarship for this season.

 

"I was so down, but then Arsenal found out I was available, contacted my family and invited me to train.

"Within a week I was told that I would be offered a scholarship.  I think it is important to bounce back quickly from disappointment and Arsenal gave me the opportunity to do that."