Mikel Arteta believes character and skill were important for Arsenal recruits
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Mikel Arteta believes character and skill were important for Arsenal recruits

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta believes it was crucial that Arsenal’s summer signings not only improved his side on the pitch but also in the dressing room. Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Martin Odegaard all started last week’s 1-0 win over Norwich, while fellow new arrival Nuno Tavares was an unused substitute. open image in gallery Takehiro Tomiyasu, left, was one of six new Arsenal signings Asked how important is it to have good characters in his squad, the Spaniard replied: “In my opinion, vital. “He’s fully committed, he goes for every ball, he’s reassuring, he’s got a presence and he’s a very honest player and you could see the reaction and the connection he had straight away with the fans.” White has Premier League experience having signed from Brighton for £50million – although he struggled on his Arsenal debut in the opening day defeat at Brentford.

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