There was a moment late in the game where Bouaddi was actually clapping (appreciating a pass from the left-sided centre-back).
Receives it, turns, and instantly starts looking forward, carrying and progressing the ball.
His level of scanning before receiving is seriously advanced. Can play in 360 degrees. Recycles possession smoothly, shifting from short passes to long switches that change the point of attack. Covers ground with those long legs, handles transitions well, and reads danger early. All at 18 years old. That's nuts.
Brilliant defensive midfielder, man. Proper talent.
Arsenal are in direct contact with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis. As I reported earlier, player is very keen but the fee will be key. Data team at Arsenal highly impressed for a while with Greek winger.
Market opportunity which wont affect main target or Monga deal.
Arsenal offered Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis. Sporting director Andrea Berta actively pursuing £35m deal after assistant Maurizio Micheli watched the Greece international play v Sweden last week. Mikel Arteta on board with possible signing. https://t.co/WVvyaF3I84
🚨 Arsenal exploring deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. 24yo left-sided winger expected to be gettable for ~€40m. Move for Greece international does not impact #AFC interest in Morgan Rogers or other options to strengthen attack @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/lBe1BINfU2