Chamakh: 'I have things to prove and I am motivated to achieve it'

Last updated : 05 May 2010 By Chris Parry
"I count the days, 11 short days. As time passes, it feels weird. I feel many emotions. I am delighted to join the English football atmosphere, it is something amazing. I love Arsenal's game. I know I will have to adapt but I know the short passing game."

"In February, I made my decision. A departure clause was not logical after refusing Arsenal last summer."

"For my last matches with Bordeaux I can feel a lot of emotion, but I am leaving for a new challenge."
"At Bordeaux I was the club's child. In London, I won't be a kid anymore. I have grown, I have things to prove and I am motivated to achieve it."

"There were approaches from Liverpool, Tottenham and offers of madness from Russia which were much greater than those from England, but I was focused on playing in the Premier League. I took a risk to stay with one year left on my contract, but I never cheated, I gave myself thoroughly."