20-year-old defender Calum Chambers has impressed many with consistent performances across the defensive line, since joining from Southampton last summer on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, which could potentially rise to £16 million if performance-related add-ons are met.
Chambers has also been called up to the England senior squad and has made three appearances for the national side, while currently on international duty at the UEFA European u21 Championship.
“In a short space of time I think I have grown massively,” Chambers told Arsenal Player. “I have exceeded my expectations of what I thought I would achieve this season.”
“I can only thank the coaches and the players for helping me do that and I just want to keep going, keep improving day by day to become the best player that I can be and be proud of myself.”
“Playing for Arsenal is an achievement and so is playing in the Champions League and for England. I am really proud of myself and equally I want to go further and become the best player I can at Arsenal. I won’t stop working until I get there.”
Chambers had no doubt that Arsene Wenger played an important part in his move initially and has admitted the boss has exceeded all expectations as both a coach and a boss.
“He has been fantastic to me, really supportive and he has given me a opportunity to play,” Chambers continued. “I am very grateful for what he has done. Everyone has expectations on things but for me he has exceeded all expectations of what I had.”
“I can’t thank him enough. I think he is very thoughtful in everything he does and you know he gives everyone a chance and gets the best out of all the players, which is a very good quality as well.”
