Enzo Maresca claims talented winger made ‘right choice’ rejecting Arsenal

The 17-year-old winger arrived from Leicester City for £10million after attracting strong interest from both Premier League clubs.

Monga admitted he came very close to choosing the Gunners.“It was very strong because it was very close to me going there, very close,” the teenager told the BBC. Explaining his final decision, he added:

“The main decision was probably the pathway and the club itself. They’ve been so successful that it was a no-brainer when City called.

"It’s every child’s dream to win trophies and be at the top with the best. I feel like, to me personally, I see myself at City more. I see myself in blue.”

Maresca fully supports the youngster’s choice. “Absolutely yes,” the City manager said when asked if the club’s success makes them an attractive destination for young players.

“What the club and this organisation have made in the last 10-15 years is unbelievable. So it’s also for the young generation, for the young players; it’s a good reason why to join this club, and I think Jeremy made the right choice.

”Monga has already featured in pre-season and is being carefully integrated. Maresca stressed the importance of allowing young players to develop without pressure.

“The important thing is they work without pressure. Just enjoy, work hard, and then, with spending days together, for sure they’re going to be better.”