New Arsenal signing Carl Jenkinson: ‘It’s amazing to have joined my boyhood club’

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By Sam Bisby

10 Jun 2011 13:57:00

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Arsenal’s latest signing Carl Jenkinson says he is delighted to have joined his boyhood club after his move from fellow London side Charlton Athletic.

The defender is the first new addition at the Emirates this summer and is looking forward to staking his claim in the Gunners’ first team with a good pre-season.

Being brought up as an Arsenal fan, Jenkinson could not hide his excitement over joining Arsene Wenger’s side.

“It’s amazing to have joined. Words can’t really describe how it feels to be honest,” the 19-year-old told the club’s official website.

“Being an Arsenal fan, it’s an amazing thing for me and something that I am really excited about.

“My dad has been a season ticket holder for 40-odd years and has been going regularly since he was a kid.

“He brought me up as an Arsenal fan and I’ve been going since I was young. I even went to a few games last season. My whole family are all massive Arsenal fans.”

As a centre-back by trade, the youngster says he found a role model in Gunners legend Tony Adams and now has the opportunity to become a defensive figurehead himself in north London.

“I was always a big fan of Tony Adams and I’m reading his book at the moment. He was always someone I looked at as a great leader. He is a player I can learn a lot from and I will be looking to follow in his footsteps.”

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New Arsenal signing Carl Jenkinson: ‘It’s amazing to have joined my boyhood club’