When I went to Gladbach from Basel in 2012, I put a lot of pressure on myself at first, and it was too heavy. I will not put any pressure on myself at Arsenal, even though the transfer fee was high.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I have played for Real Madrid, which is such a big club and where the pressure is so huge because you have to go and, really, win absolutely every game. There is no game where people don't expect you to win. So, having played there for three years, pressure is nothing that would scare me.
Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.
Arsenal were really interested in me for a long time, and I think that I fit into the football Arsenal play.
It's fantastic for Arsenal, and for English football as well. You've got an English club with a lot of young English talent committing themselves to a club.
The only pressure I feel is the pressure I put on myself to win.
The fans are amazing. I'm really happy here at Arsenal, and I'm going to do my best for this club.
In England everyone puts a lot of pressure on you when you have cost a lot of money.
It is my dream to have a controlling stake of Arsenal.
What do folk always say about Arsenal? They can pass you to death.
I've played for Real Madrid, where the pressure is so huge because you have to go and really win absolutely every game.