Mexican teen sensation Vela says he's Gunner be a 'warrior' for Arsenal

13 April 2012

Mexican teenager Carlos Vela has set his sights on being a 'warrior' for Arsenal this season.

In May, Vela was finally granted clearance to play for The Gunners following three separate loan spells in Spain.

And the 19-year-old forward believes the time he spent abroad will ensure he hits the ground running when he finally begins his career at Emirates Stadium.

Young Gunner: Carlos Vela will finally line up for Arsenal this season

'My stay in Spain helped me to make the jump to the Premier League,' Vela said. 'Now, I am stronger on the field and more mature.


'I am not scared of the Premier League - I will train hard and fight for a chance in the Arsenal squad. I want to be a warrior for the team.

'I'm not thinking about failure. I'm happy to be here and I just want to help the team'

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