I had to choose between Arsenal or Lille – I snuck out of my room after change of heart

Summer signing reveals he nearly joined Lille but had a last-minute change of heart and chose Arsenal instead.

An Arsenal summer signing has disclosed that he was on the verge of joining Lille before dramatically reversing his decision at the last moment. The player, who was close to completing a move to the French club, ultimately chose to head to London and join Arsenal instead. He described sneaking out of his room as part of the process that led to his change of heart.