Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko to Don the Number 17 Shirt in the New Season

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Arsenal Football Club has officially announced that Oleksandr Zinchenko will don the number 17 shirt for the upcoming season. The club made this announcement via a post on its official website this Tuesday, creating excitement among fans and supporters.

The number 17 jersey, previously worn by Cedric Soares, became available following his departure from the North London club. Zinchenko, who has been a key player for Arsenal since his arrival, expressed a deep personal connection to the number 17, which he has cherished since his early playing days. The Ukrainian international was eager to reclaim the number after Soares’s exit.

In a statement shared on Arsenal’s website, Zinchenko explained the significance of the number to him. “The number 17 is a very special number to me. It was the number I wore as a young player, and I have always requested to wear 17 when playing for my country,” Zinchenko said. “With 17 being free since Cedric left, I asked if I could change, and thanks to everyone at the club for supporting me.”

This change in squad number signifies a fresh start for Zinchenko as he continues his journey with Arsenal in the Premier League. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see him take to the pitch wearing the number 17, a number that clearly holds great importance to him, as he aims to contribute to Arsenal’s success in the upcoming season.