Superb article that one:Originally Posted by Master Splinter
Bye Bye Bremen! Per Mertesacker looks after five years at Werder a new challenge in the British Isles.
Some days it was even rumored, now it's perfect: Per Mertesacker changes with immediate effect to the English Premier League club Arsenal. He signed a contract until 2015. After the departure of defender Sami Nasri and Cesc Fabregas had the "Gunners", as Arsenal is also called, a big defensive problem. Coach Arsene Wenger saw and took action with Per Mertesacker his players desire to stabilize the defense. For Per Mertesacker to a long-cherished wish has come true. He never made a secret of the fact that most excites him the English league. is already in two weeks by return with his new club in a football stadium. On 13 September comes to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League with Borussia Dortmund for the first group game.
