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I couldn't say no to Arsene Wenger! David Ospina opens up on 'dream' Arsenal move
ARSENAL goalkeeper David Ospina admits there was no hesitation when Arsene Wenger contacted him in the summer over a potential move.
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The Colombian stopper earned a £3.2m move to the Emirates after his impressive performances at the World Cup, helping his nation to the quarter-finals in Brazil.
And the 26-year-old Ospina admits he couldn't refuse the chance to play in the Premier League, having admired compatriots Faustino Asprilla and Juan Pablo Angel.
He said on the move: "When the coach (Wenger) contacted me, after the World Cup, I said yes straight away.
David Ospina joined Arsenal in the summer for £3.2m
When the coach contacted me, I said yes straight away
"To play in England, it was a dream. In Colombia, on TV, we saw the Spanish and English matches thanks to Asprilla at Newcastle (1996-98) and Juan Pablo at Aston Villa (2001-07).
"And I preferred the passion surrounding English football.
"Sadly, I arrived at Arsenal already injured. I injured my right thigh in my last match in the World Cup in Brazil."
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