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Mikel Arteta Connect Max Daumann with Lionel Messi After it was announced that the 16-year-old British star will star with arsenal.
Dauman’s debut Arsenal beat Leeds United 5-0 In August this year, when he turned 15 years and 234 days old, he had reached a pre-agreement with the North London club, which will see him turn professional when he turns 17 on December 31.
Dowman becomes Arsenal’s youngest ever starter He impressed in the Carabao Cup win over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in October.
A month later, he became the first 15-year-old player to play in the Champions League when he came on as a substitute in Arsenal’s victory over Slavia Prague.
Dauman has made five appearances in total this season but has been sidelined I’ve had an ankle injury for nearly two months.
Asked where Dauman ranked among the academy players he had seen, Arteta, who arrived at Barcelona at the same time as Messi, said: “Well, certainly one of the best.
“What he did to us, personally, I’ve never seen before. There’s only one guy who’s ever played at Barcelona – but maybe not even that.”
“He also has a certain charisma and personality. He doesn’t get overwhelmed no matter the situation, the pitch or the opponent, which is a huge quality.”
“We’ve had a very, very productive conversation over the years. Now it’s up to him and us to build an amazing career.”
In addition to Dauman, Arteta will have a full squad to choose from for the team’s key tasks. Premier League Heading into Leeds on Saturday, the Spaniard revealed he believes the matchday squad needs strengthening.
He said: “There are two or three players at the moment that I have to exclude. It’s the rules of the Premier League.
“I ask them, like in the Champions League, (to change it) because it is much better to manage the team, preserve the value of the players and preserve the mental health of the players.
“We have a very unique job that can change someone’s life and career. But every week we have to tell someone, ‘Tomorrow you’re not doing your job and you’re not even allowed to travel with the team.'”
“Tell me what job do you have that can do that? I’m not going to go into the kitchen and say to two chefs, ‘You’re not going to cook today, go home’. The demands on the game are greater so we need bigger teams and there’s not much point in limiting that.”
Arsenal four points ahead of Manchester City, Arteta insists he can maintain strong relationship with Guardiola The two clubs are competing for the title.
Arteta, who served as Guardiola’s assistant for three years at Manchester City, said: “I don’t talk (to him) like my wife does, but we do talk.
“For me, it’s surprising not to (maintain the relationship). It would set a very bad example for sport.
“The biggest lesson that sport teaches us is the relationship between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. We are not at that level yet. But they are two of the best in history, even though they have to play in the final.
“So how in the world can I not have a good relationship with someone I admire? But when it comes to the field or the court, it’s a winner’s game.”
PA