Kiwior on Arsenal exit for Porto: "It's not a step back" | OneFootball

Jakub Kiwior was included in the Polish national team squad. In statements to the Polish channel TVP Sport, the defender discussed his departure from Arsenal and his entry to FC Porto.

«I don't think I took a step back. FC Porto has a lot in common with Arsenal: they are big clubs, with great 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 a certain point, they were contacting me every day. They fought with all their strength, I saw that they cared. They didn't give up and weren't 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 that path. I had many offers, but at a certain point, I bet on FC Porto. I was the one 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 he ended up thanking me for the way I behaved, both as a person and as a player, during all the time we worked together. He accepted my arguments, spoke with the sporting director, and from there, things happened quickly. He valued the fact that I was never disappointed with him», explained the FC Porto central defender.

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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