Arsenal

Mertesacker Scores On Oversized Overhead Kick In Way Only A 6-6 German Can

Per Mertesacker is a giant of a soccer player. Giants aren’t known for their agility.

That didn’t stop the 6-6 German from scoring his version of an overhead kick in Arsenal’s first preseason friendly of the new season on Thursday in Sydney, Australia.

The BFG’s goal overshadowed record-signing Alexandre Lacazette’s Arsenal debut. The French striker scored, but who needs a $60 million striker when you can throw Mertesacker in at forward?

Olivier Giroud on Arsenal Future

But it is true that I really enjoyed my five years with Arsenal. I’m still an Arsenal player for the moment so I try to be professional. No matter what happens, I did my job on the pitch. It’s been five years that I’ve been here. It could be my sixth one. I had an amazing welcome from the fans and from the club and it has been five amazing years for me

Arsenal Breaks Club Transfer Record To Sign French Striker, But Not The One Everyone Wants

Yes! Arsenal fans, it’s here!

The big-money striker signing you’ve been waiting for since Thierry Henry left town. 

That French forward everyone in the world covets is coming to the Emirates.

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