Arsenal new boy discusses goal target

Arsenal's new recruit Santi Cazorla in action for Spain. Picture: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Tuesday, August 7, 2012
4:31 PM

Santi Cazorla is looking to impress at the Emirates

Arsenal new boy Santi Cazorla is targeting 10 goals or more for the Gunners in his first season in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old completed his move to the Emirates today after scoring nine goals for cash-strapped Malaga last season.

“You always want to get better. I scored nine goals in La Liga last season, so I want to exceed that,” he told Arsenal Player.

“It is always positive to do that. But we’ll see how the season goes. Hopefully I will be able to score a lot to help the team and have a good season. That is what we all want.”

Cazorla felt it was his last test to see if he can test himself out in another league.

“This was the last train [for me] because I think that getting to a big club at the age of 27 it is an ideal moment,” the Spain international added.

“You still have loads to learn but quite a lot to offer. It is an important moment in my career. I think it is a perfect age and hopefully I will be able to make the most of this opportunity.

“One always dreams of playing for a big club and now I am going to have the chance to do so. Everyone has told me that I am going to see a difference from the clubs where I have played before and Arsenal.

“You feel this a big club by the way they behave and treat you, for the facilities and for everything around the Club. I am very lucky to have this chance.”