Sead Kolasinac moved to Arsenal on a free transfer and has become an influential figure at the Emirates
In one of the best transfers in the Premier League this season, Sead Kolasinac joined Arsenal from Schalke on a free transfer after his contract expired with the German club. The move proved to be a real bargain for the Gunners with the player making an instant impact at the Emirates.
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Kolasinac has been very effective this season and has the physical qualities to play in the Premier League for a long time. He is six feet tall, the defender is quite a force when he makes a run on the left. He showed good promise and at Schalke but the way he has acclimatised himself at Arsenal has taken everyone by surprise.
The versatility of the Bosnia superstar has given Arsene Wenger more options. The coach has deployed the player in several positions this term including centre-back, left-back, and the defensive midfield. In fact, he has become an influential figure at the Emirates, scoring two goals and assisting three.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
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