What Yacine Adli said about working under Unai Emery at Paris Saint-Germain as starlet prepares for Arsenal switch
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Yacine Adli is ready to become Unai Emery's first Arsenal signing after knocking back his current club Paris Saint-Germain.
The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is set to put pen to paper on a three-year deal, with the option of a further two years, according to Paris United.
He will link back up with Emery, who oversaw his early development in France, and his transfer provides an insight into the direction the Spaniard wants to take the north London club.
Arsenal fans will be filled with confidence given the fact Adli reportedly turned down a more lucrative offer from his current club to stay in France.
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It appears that the youngster isn't on board with the big money venture in Paris, and believes he has more chance of both progressing and breaking into the first team in London.
Gunners supporters should also be pleased that Emery is undoubtedly behind the teenager's willingness to leave his home nation at such a young age and try his hand in England.
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Adli, who was elected as Paris Saint-Germain's outstanding youth prospect last season, noticed huge improvements to his game playing under Emery.
And it seems he wants to continue his development under the Spaniard, which works to Arsenal's benefit brilliantly.
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Speaking to Goal about working under Emery, when he was still manager of the Ligue 1 club, Adli said: "It was a very good apprenticeship.
"I think I've become more mature, largely thanks to my integration into the adult game with the reserves, certain training sessions with the professionals.
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"I've also improved technically, tactically thanks to David Hernandez, who I've watched a lot of videos with, which has really helped me.
"But I think there are still some aspects I can improve. I'm aiming higher, so I'm full of things that can make me better."