Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was supposed to end up at Arsenal, having always supported them as a youngster.
That’s according to his brother Quinten Timber, who says the defender was a big fan of the Gunners from a young age.
Timber joined the Gunners in a in a €40m move in July last year after developing through the various youth ranks at Ajax after joining them from Feyenoord in 2014.
He went on to establish himself as a key player for the Dutch side and was highly thought of at the club, with several transfer windows seeing him linked with a big money move to the Premier League.
That eventually happened last summer when Arsenal decided to splash the cash on him and make him a part of the side being developed by Mikel Arteta.
“After the match against West Ham United, we had a photo with Thierry Henry,” he told De Telegraaf, relayed by Utrecht Fans.
“Everyone knows what kind of player he was, and I thought it was special to see him. I mainly know him from his time at Barcelona.
“I didn’t really experience his period at Arsenal, I was still a bit too young then. I love English football. Jurriën has that too. As a child, Arsenal was already his number one club.
“That’s why it’s extra. It’s great that he plays there now. I didn’t have a favorite club myself, but I do enjoy watching the Premier League.
“It’s a great level and a very high pace. That’s ultimately what I strive for. It’s a dream to be there to play one day myself.”
