Dutch International says ‘Arsenal the best place to be’ after OFFICIALLY signing up

Demiane Agustien believes Arsenal is the best place to be for his development after signing his first professional contract with the Gunners and ending the immediate speculation regarding his future.

Midfield starlet Agustien already has experience at that level — he even caught Arsenal’s eye back in April when he teed up an assist against them at Meadow Park. and now the 17-year-old Dutch youth international has penned professional terms in North London and is set to link up with the Gunners’ under-21s this season.

He said in his first interview: “I’m just very pleased, obviously playing for a big club. Can’t wait to get started and play for Arsenal. I think the way they’ve got the ex-pro footballers here as well, which is something big within the club.

“Obviously, you’ve got the likes of Per [Mertesacker], which I’ve obviously spoken to as well, and I know his values.

“They’re very high and he wants to create a better player, but also a better person, which is a great statement as well.”

“My dad has played professional football as well before. He played for the likes of Swansea, Brighton, Crystal Palace, really good to be fair.

“He helps me a lot as well and so does my mum as well. So good combination to have.”

Demiane has looked up to multiple players within our first team, especially Jurrien Timber, as the midfielder explains, He said: “Obviously, I’ve known about him because he’s a Dutch player, but he’s also from Curaçao, a small Caribbean island, where I’m from and not many people from the Netherlands and from Curaçao live in the UK.

“So therefore, it’s nice to obviously see him, train with him as well and see the levels of what brought him here and what got him here.”