Kiwior on Arsenal exit for Porto: “I haven’t taken a step back” | OneFootball

Jakub Kiwior has been called up to the Polish national team. Speaking to Polish channel TVP Sport, the defender discussed his departure from Arsenal and his move to FC Porto.

"I don't think I've taken a step back. FC Porto has a lot in common with Arsenal: they are big clubs, with big aspirations, fantastic fans, stadiums, and history. It wasn't hard to say goodbye to London, considering what the sporting prospects were", said Jakub Kiwior, who detailed the process of his departure from the blue and white club.

"At one point, they were contacting me every day. They fought with all their might, I saw that they cared. They didn't give up and didn't get discouraged, despite many refusals from Arsenal. They pursued their goal and achieved it. I saw that they didn't give up, so I thought it was worth going down this path. I had many offers, but at a certain point I bet on FC Porto. It was I who convinced Arteta. I simply went to talk to him and explained how I saw the whole situation. He understood my aspirations and my desire to play, and ended up thanking me for the way I behaved, both as a person and as a player, throughout the time we worked together. He accepted my arguments, spoke to the sports director and, from there, things happened quickly. He valued the fact that he was never disappointed with me", explained the central defender of FC Porto.

During this international break, Kiwior received praise from coach Jan Urban. The defender has played five games for FC Porto and the team has not conceded any goals since his arrival.

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