http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 were the only club that he was really going to join, as he feels he would fit right in at the Emirates.
The German international confirmed his move to the North London club earlier in the month and he is set to be a part of the Gunners squad this coming season.
However, the striker has now gone on to reveal just why he ended up opting to make a move to Arsenal, as he highlighted the fact that he was a big fan of Arsene Wenger and the environment that the club had.
The German international is quoted to have said: "They have the same colours as Cologne. I'm just kidding. As I've told you I've had more offers. I want to play for a top club when I leave Cologne. If you have a look at Arsenal, they have a very good manager
and they have a nice environment - no negative headlines during the last years.”
“They play good football and they have a great stadium with great fans. I haven't been there before but that's what I expect. I think the club will fit very well with me. Otherwise I wouldn't have come to this decision."
He then went on to reveal that he had the option of either staying at Cologne or making the move to a top club and as a result, he ended up moving to Arsenal.
"For me it was a choice between staying at Cologne for a few more years, or to go to a top club.”
At the moment, Podolski hasn’t had the chance to talk to his new team mates, or talk to Arsene Wenger in depth about his role and part in the team in the future.
The striker is set to make his move to the club at the end of the Euro 2012 and once he finally arrives at the team, he will be told just where he fits in and just how he needs to play at the club, in order to become an integral part of the team.
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