Rumors have their own place in the game of soccer ever since this game became popular and even today whenever any player is detected with any other team’s agent, media guys assumingly think he is going for a switch anytime soon. This source of information is especially on the peak after a world cup where every good performer is habitually believed to have been fed up with his current side hence looking for a new home. The 22-year-old Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, who has been impressive in Brazil last June, is one such player who is being highlighted by several media sources as interested in a switch, and like always, Costa Rican has denied of having any truth in these reports and clearly said he is happy at Emirates Stadium despite being sent on loan for three consecutive years. However, after his good show in Brazil, he is confident Arsene Wenger would take him seriously and offer a permanent space in the A-team. According to some reports, Inter Milan and Juventus are interested in the forward but he has denied it off with a video response.
On the other side, no reaction has come from club bosses whether they are interested in calling him back or not and according to some sports PR guys, it could be a self-made publicity campaign to place himself in line with serious contenders to secure a place in the final eleven. What Campbell said in his video response is, “What they have been saying is not true — I’m very calm. I have not been furious. Obviously, yes, I would like to be playing, but that’s something that has to be earned day by day. I have to keep training and waiting for the opportunity. I know it’s a very competitive team.
“Arsenal is one of the best teams in the world, where there are many important players. I have to be patient, keep training and I know my chance will arrive and I’ll have to take advantage of it when it comes. (I learned a lot. He is a coach who has many years in football and with Arsenal. I am learning from him and from my peers every day in training. I’m doing my best to be a better player every day.”
It is still unsure whether he put that response under any pressure or it was his own decision to issue a denial, in any case, fans are happy to see his loyalty towards the Gunners!