Lille winger Gervinho revealed that he is very close to Arsenal as he explained why he decided to join Arsene Wenger’s side.

Speaking to France Football, the Ivory Coast International explained that there are minor details left to seal a move to North London adding that the Gunners are a young group where he will have little problems to settle down.

Asked if he is ready to spend time on the bench, the 24-year old confessed that he will join the Premier League to play and that his objective is to score goals and lift trophies with the Gunners.

Gervinho concluded by saying that he has no regrets and that he is already looking forward to featuring in what he considers to be the world’s best and most competitive league.

On his future, the winger said:

I chose Arsenal because it’s a young group within which I will be able to integrate easily. I could develop more over there. There [are] only a few details left to sort out.

A risk? Not at all. I’m going to Arsenal to play. The best risk to take is to look to score goals and to play a lot. In football you have to take risks if you want to win. I’m going to Arsenal to win.

I had no hesitation. None. But in a transfer there’s always a period of analysis and negotiations. All sides had to be satisfied so that things could develop smoothly.

I’m going there to play, not to be on the bench. Arsenal love the game, and I love teams that love the game.

The Premier League is a notch above [the rest]. It’s maybe the best league in the world. I want to live that sensation.