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Agent opens up on Arsenal striker's future
ARSENAL striker Joel Campbell's agent insists his client's long-term future lies at the Emirates.
Joel Campbell - Spotlight On
Campbell opened his goalscoring account for the Gunners in the 3-0 victory over Swansea on Saturday, four years after joining the club.
The Costa Rica international has finally forced his way into Arsene Wenger's plans after various loan spells away from north London.
He followed up his heroics against the Swans by starting the 5-1 drubbing by Bayern Munich last night.
And despite struggling to make an impact in Germany, his representative, Joaquim Batica, calms his client is keen to carve out a long and successful career in the Premier League.
"He was very happy after scoring his first Premier League goal," Batica told the Metro.
Joel Campbell celebrates after scoring his first ever goal for Arsenal
Campbell has been thown into the action after injuries to Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
"He just wants to be successful and win trophies for Arsenal. That’s all he is focused on."
The 23-year-old could be thrown back in at the deep end this Sunday (4pm), when fierce rivals Tottenham are the visitors to the Emirates.
Campbell has been the beneficiary of the ever-worsening injury crisis that has engulfed Arsenal, with Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the latest names to be added to the list of casualties.
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