Wojciech Szczesny Tears Up At Juventus Unveiling After Being Asked About Arsenal
By The Editor
on 19th July 2017
Wojciech Szczesny tears up after leaving Arsenal…
Wojciech Szczesny holding back the tears when asked about Arsenal by @GoalItalia‘s @romeoagresti during his press conference. pic.twitter.com/IiA94uPlr0
— Goal (@goal) July 19, 2017
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had to fight back tears at his Juventus unveiling after being asked to reflect on his 11-year stay in north London.
Szczesny, who spent two seasons in Serie A on loan at Roma, completed the reported £12million move this week with Arsene Wenger understanding that the competition for places in the goalkeeping department was too fierce.
It always seemed that David Ospina or the Polish international would depart, and it’s the latter who received interest from Juventus.
The Italian giants are looking for a long-term replacement for the iconic Gigi Buffon, and Szczesny has taken on the challenge, but not before making an emotional farewell.
Szczesny was asked about his 11-year stay at Arsenal and how he feels about the move and wasn’t able to answer the question after choking up.
“It’s a difficult question because I spent 11 years…[pause]…sorry.”
The 28-year-old asked for his translator to take over while he took a minute to recompose himself, highlighting his deep love for the club.
It also begs the question whether or not it was Szczesny’s decision to leave, given that he’d previously voiced his desire to return and fight for his place.
Check out the video above of the moment Szczesny broke down, and check out his farewell message for the fans below.