Ba: I was ready to join Arsenal
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Demba Ba: I was ready to join Arsenal
Demba Ba admits he was ready to join Arsenal this summer, but is now committed to fighting for his place at Chelsea.
The Blues striker was on the verge on joining the Gunners on a season-long loan, but the two London rivals couldnt agree on a fee for the 28-year-old.
He said: I was ready to go and play [for Arsenal] but it didnt happen. Im a good professional and will keep doing the same.
I wanted to play and I want to play.
It all depends on me and the performance I put in on the pitch. If I play well, I will deserve to play and the manager will put me on the pitch because thats how he is and if I dont perform, it will only be my fault.
I think the boss said it and I spoke to him before. I wont tell you what we said on the phone but I told him that if I stay, I will keep fighting for the club. Now the matter is the next years with Chelsea and thats it.
Demba Ba admits he was ready to join Arsenal this summer, but is now committed to fighting for his place at Chelsea.
The Blues striker was on the verge on joining the Gunners on a season-long loan, but the two London rivals couldnt agree on a fee for the 28-year-old.
He said: I was ready to go and play [for Arsenal] but it didnt happen. Im a good professional and will keep doing the same.
I wanted to play and I want to play.
It all depends on me and the performance I put in on the pitch. If I play well, I will deserve to play and the manager will put me on the pitch because thats how he is and if I dont perform, it will only be my fault.
I think the boss said it and I spoke to him before. I wont tell you what we said on the phone but I told him that if I stay, I will keep fighting for the club. Now the matter is the next years with Chelsea and thats it.
