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Transfer: Top professional – Arteta reacts as Arsenal forward joins EPL rivals

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has paid tribute to forward, Eddie Nketiah after he joined Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day.

Arteta described the 25-year-old as a top professional, who is loved by everyone.

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Nketiah left the Gunners after struggling for minutes last season under Arteta.

Reacting, Arteta told Arsenal’s website: “We are so grateful to Eddie for his performances with us.

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“He is a player who has developed well through our academy and now he takes this opportunity with Crystal Palace.

“Eddie is a top professional, loved by everyone at the club, who wanted and needed to play more minutes. We wish Eddie well as he moves onto his next challenge.”

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