Photo: @vvvvenlo/Twitter
Arsenal have confirmed that Gedion Zelalem has moved to Dutch side VVV Venlo on loan for the remainder of the season.
Having spent last season at Rangers, the 20-year-old midfield prodigy had been a staple of the Arsenal Under-23s this campaign.
However, it’s been decided that a short stint in the Dutch second division would be a better option…
Good luck in the Netherlands, Gedion 👊 https://t.co/P8SlPxdObf
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2017
To be perfectly honest, while he may have forced a smile for his unveiling photo, the following ‘first interview’ appears to reveal that Zelalem isn’t overly enthused about the whole thing…
Gedion Zelalem admits imminent VVV-Venlo move is good opportunity https://t.co/ds7fJvo5Jh (video via @omroepvenlo) pic.twitter.com/CFskzabeon
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) January 27, 2017
Come on Gedion, chin up! It’ll all be over soon.