One of the surprise transfers of the summer is set to go through in the next 24 hours, as Amaury Bischoff completes his switch to Arsenal, after his former employers Werder Bremen released him from his contract.
In light of his imminent arrival, Young Guns has researched our proposed new signing, to bring you a full biography of everything about the 21 year old. The profile includes coverage of the following topics:
* His Up bringing
* Being spotted and then playing for his local team
* Early Arsenal Interest
* Transfer to Werder Bremen
* Becoming an International
* Playing style
* Injury Problems & Being promoted
* Arsenal transfer & being released
Amaury Bischoff was born in the scenic town of Colmar, Strasbourg, on March 31st 1987. His father is French and from the Eastern City of Alsace, but he would inherit duel nationality as his mother is Portuguese.
As Amaury grew up he was inducted into the Academy at home town club SR Colmar, and was soon established as one of the brightest prospects in the system. Before he could even make the first team RC Strasbourg pounced for his signature. Despite having other offers on the table, the family preferred him to join RCS, as the clubs training centre was just 40 miles from the Bischoff’s home.
His performances for Strasbourg were mixed at the start, as he began to try and establish himself in the clubs competitive Academy. During this period he was picked up by Arsenal officials, but before any move could be made by the Gunners, he was transferred to German side SV Werder Bremen. At just 18 he was in a brand new country, but language was no problem for Amaury, as German is also spoken in his native home town Colmar.
Whilst in Germany he quickly earned a place in the youth teams, before being promoted to the Under 23 squad aged just 19. Where the confusion over why Arsenal are buying him comes in, is that Bremen’s Under 23 side is unlike most Reserve teams in England. They play at a high level, in front of often large crowds, meaning the youngsters are already playing at a level equal to the Championship.
He was soon selected to play for France Under 18’s, making three starts during a mini tournament. Bischoff would go on to pledge allegiance for his mothers country Portugal, and was selected for the Under 20 side to compete in the Toulon tournament shortly after. However, at the training camp he sustained an injury, which meant he was unable to feature.
His performances for Werder’s U23 were catching the eye, he mainly featured in a central midfield position, but also on the right hand side. Amaury is an excellent set-piece taker, frequently taking corners and free-kicks for the German outfit.
Bremen often chose not to promote players as quickly as English sides do, and although Bischoff trained with the first team on various occasions, the form of Brazilian play-maker Diego meant he was forced to remain in the second team.
Last year brought more chances for the midfielder as he was promoted to the first team. He started against Liverpool in pre-season, before featuring during the UEFA Cup clash against Celta de Vigo following an injury to Diego. It promised to be an excellent and productive season for the Frenchman, but a thigh problem ruled him out for most of the campaign. But he returned, and made a handful of Bundesliga appearances, before the thigh issue returned again.
This summer his contract was up for renewal, and before Bremen could put an improved offer to the prospect, Arsenal moved in offering him a ‘dream’ switch to London. Werder would subsequently try and match the deal, but he rebuffed the advances and told the Gunners he would be signing for them.
On July 1st it was confirmed he had been released, and was now a free agent. He finished his career with the German outfit on 62 games for the Under 23 team, scoring on six occasions.
Amaury has been in London this week, undertaking a medical and agreeing personal terms, before he puts pen-to-paper on a one year contract. The reported terms of the agreement mean should he prove his fitness, and Arsenal are impressed, it can be extended by a further 12 months.
He will train with the first team squad during pre-season, but will be playing out the first months of his Gunners career in the Reserves team in a bid to gain match fitness.
Player Biography
Name: Amaury Bischoff
Age: 21 (31.03.87)
Nationality: French (Portuguese Nationality)
Height: 1.76
Position: Attacking Midfield/Right Midfield
Weight: 65kg
Clubs: SR Colmar, RC Strasbourg, Werder Bremen
Personal Data
Relationship Status: Single
Previous Jobs: Office Clerk
Hobbies: Cinema & Films, Tennis, and PlayStation games.
Article By – J.Sanderson
“This is boring. Bored now.”
Jack Donaghy couldn’t be an Arsenal fan.
Whilst in Germany he quickly earned a place in the youth teams, before being promoted to the Under 23 squad, aged just 19. Where the confusion over why Arsenal are buying him comes in, is that Bremen’s Under 23 side is unlike most Reserve teams in England. They play at a high level, in front of often large crowds, meaning the youngsters are already playing at a level equal to the Championship.
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What people forget is that other countries do this. Spain allow their B teams to play in the lower leagues, it means that younger players still get experience while they slowly wait for a place in the side.
But still, this summer is such a broken record it’s ceee-razy.
Interrogé sur l’officialisation du départ de Samir Nasri pour Arsenal, le président de l’OM Pape Diouf a déclaré que l’annonce serait faite “dans deux jours”. Et de nuancer : “Allez, dans quelques jours”.
FFS We are getting played by Marseille! I swear they are toying with us, we can’t seem to put our foot down…So now, the deal should be done in two days, according to that (Source: OM Website and ‘La Provence’)
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All the excitment over Nasri is gone for me.
Bischoff is closer to being announced.. and we only knew about him a few days ago!
Great article. I don’t think there is anywhere online where you could get this standard of an informed info on a relatively unknown player…you are certainly outperforming most of our national press! Keep up the good work!
so many people have been saying that this guy is rubbish ? i dont know why, i bethardly anyone has seen him play but it has put doubts on my mind that he will fit in…and as for the nasri sae, F**K IT
Thank you very much Ethan, your continued support is much appreciated.
How do you do it??
Excellent site, as always, top marks
I think the Arsenal will announce Nasri and Bischoff on Friday. Remember, we announced Ramsey on Friday.!
I am going after Diouf in Marseille the fuckers have got Ben Arfa now release Samir, whats the deal ??!! why the hold up ??!! I think the deal is basically done so why can’t we announce it ?!
how many more u-21’s to Arsenal?
Keep up the good work J. Excellent site and news.
Cracking article JS. I can only think that Arsene rates this guy massively otherwise i dont see the point of his signing, lets hope it is another rough diamond waiting to be polished.
Cheers guys. I will admit i was quite against signing him, but once i learnt more about him i think it can be an great bit of business.
He seems a top prospect that has lost his way a little, were getting him for free on a one year contract, so there is no risk. If he turns out to be something special then brilliant, if not then it doesnt matter.
Arsenal dont buy players for the sake of it, something special must have been seen in the boy.
As usual, a solid, well researched & informative article.
One of the few website on the net worth visiting is Youngguns.
Keep up the good work guys.
Hahahah how did you get the Personal Data? Office Clerk! hahahaha jokes.
The problem with this article is that it contains facts, evidently obtained after research and presented in a balanced way. What’s more it doesn’t have a headline like “Gunners in massive star swoop: Could be the one that wins the title!”.
What’s wrong with you? Don’t you understand how the internets work?
A one year contract? Unusual, to say the least.
You’re right about young players in Germany and especially in Bremen. You rarely see a 21 year old playing regular football in Germany. Even the likes of Podolski and Schweinsteiger have not played much for Bayern this season. Ballack, Frings & Klose werent really known before they were 24.
Agree with you J, the Nasri thing has come and gone for me, it is just getting on my nerves now!
Also fair play for finding everythin out about this guy. Don’t know how you do it mate but keep it up cos i swear that this site is better than pretty much every other one i have been on. Nice one :-)
Wow what a top club we are. As for Nasri….French financial year been and gone…..Ben Arta bought and paraded at Marseilles…..Anyone have any other poxy excuse from a make believe source? Heres mine from a reliable source…he aint coming,he aint signed so get over it.
This guy is all fine and good, espeically since he is free but it is hard to get excited by any transfer news out of Arsenal lately. I doubt he will play a huge roll in the first team. He has been injured and needs to get back to it. Nasri thing seems like it is just getting dragged on for no reason at all. All the while Ade’s agent is trying to rob the club blind, Helb hates noise and we still have no flamini replacement even though Wenger promised us 2-3 signings in 3 weeks (read its, he said this on Arsenal.com on May 10th) and all we have is Aaron Ramsey. nothing against the kid, I am actually really excited about him but he is hardly the depth and experience we were promised.
I agree J that we don’t sign people for no reason, which is why i am sure there has to be some quality in the Amoury kid but still, it is hard to be pumped up about yet another kid with bum luck. great site by the way.
Are you sure he’s been London this week undergoing a medical. Artistic license being used again eh J?
we might use him this year and he’ll be good then he’ll mug us off after his year deal is up to go to Barcelona .. :-)
Gotta say, yesterday i was slatin us for gettin thiis player but now i think that he will be there as cover for the right! Thank God we don’t have to rely on Eboue this season. He should just stick to being cover for Sagna, he is better at right back!
The club is a joke. Wenger is a bigger joke. Lost the plot and is in a time warp. end of.
Nothing against you Mr S, but this aint nothing to get me going!
I am sure Werder tried really hard to keep the injury prone fella, thats why his contract was allowed to run down.
Lets face it, it is a PATHETIC, cheap skate signing whast ever way you wanna look at it or indeed dress it up.
3 years in Bremen and NOTHING. Don’t tell me they wouldnt promote him if he was good enough?
I have every faith in Wenger and his scouting network, but this one?
I just do not get it???
Now if he was a central defender, a winger, a defensive midfielder, then maybe that would make sense.
But to me, it is another examplr of the strictly small time, stubborn transfer dealings we have been forced to accept.
Shit, i know im being harsh, but heand on heart…
can ANYONE tell me, honestly that this is a signing to be excited about???
I spoke with Francis from Arsenal French supporters club, he spoke with the players family who still live in France who confirmed it.
That aimed at paulinho then J :-)
The one year contract is presumably because Wenger wants to give him a chance to prove himself after injuries and all – it’s a cheap punt. If he’s working out come Christmas I’d imagine he’ll get a longer deal, if not then it’s not cost us much.
Isn’t Wenger also an Alsatian?
I see this guy but where is nasri after all marsilla finaly got ben afra
Incidently Ben Arta has the number 20 shirt at Marseilles and Nasri still the number 22. Well done Arsenal you’be been mugged off yet again. Big club my arse.
Dave – i think Arsene knows better than you, no offence meant. Im sceptical about this guy but could turn out a gem. annoyed that he might block the way of others coming through but again Arsene knows best. Bit off saying hes lost the plot. As for Nasri we wait in anticipation.
Spike – I dont see why such a lot is being made of this deal, We taking a chance on a kid who might be something special. We will no doubt sign other players this summer, so just forget about this. If he turns out to be excellent then fair enough.. if not who cares?
Clacko – ;)
Thanks for the article!
Just two small corrections:
* Werder Bremen Reserves play in the third division (Regionalliga) in Germany, not second-level Championship. But you’re right, at least it’s competitive football.
* Bischoff hasn’t played a single minute of Bundesliga football. He only featured as a sub against Celta Viga for Bremen’s first team.
“Bremen’s Under 23 side is unlike most Reserve teams in England. They play at a high level, in front of often large crowds, meaning the youngsters are already playing at a level equal to the Championship.”
The comment regarding Bremen’s Reserves is essentially correct though they play in the 3rd tier of the Bundesliga which was split into two regional divisions (there will be one 3. Liga from 2008/09). The standard is,therefore, probably more akin to Div 1/Div 2 rather than the Championship.
J could you make a call to Nasri’s family and find out what is going on?
JS;
It aint a big deal, thats my point fella!
But how many CMs do we want?
I know it sounds stupid but I hope he gets a high squad number (28,29) and not anything else (18,23) as these are for immediate first teamers, what number he is assigned might indicate what is to be done with him.
Dave immediate first teamers are 1-11 ;-)!
I don’t really care what number he is given to be honest haha!
J did you see this.
Any truth in Nic to Roma???
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=760081
This site really is a daily must for me now. Brilliantly informative.
:-) yeah I know its a stupid point but it may indicate plans for him ie Theo given 14 meaning more playing time, lets hope Eboue changes to 56 this year … :-) actually I was at the game where Cesc made his debut and he wore 57 !! :-)
I think the Bendtner thing is bollocks, his agent is his dad Thomas Bendtner
Look gus the Bisch will be an ok signign. Whats the harm in it. Most likely be loaned to Wigan/Derby upon arrival and then see his progress from there. If not Salamancia.
Could be simular to Palcios only that we actually purchase the player this time in the event that he turns out as good as Wilson
Great article again from a great website.
I hope Eboue’s shirt accidentaly gets lost every game :-)
Unless we are hit by injuries and the kids all have chicken pox then he can have his shirt back but not before lol!
rockypires;
Loan him to Salamnca???
What the fuck you on about fella?
He aint in need of a work permit!
Yes I see the sort of signing it is now and I am happier about it. the one year deal in order for him to prove his fitness tells more or less the whole story. This is not the saviour that the fans want but neither is he likely to reduce the chances of wenger signing a proven player.
I dont know what wenger is thinking but I doubt this signing will hugely affect his plans for other players.
basically, wenger rates him and there was an opportunity to sign him for free. wenger is not making any promises about his fitness or anything, he’s a bonus player.
One worry would be will he get enough chances in the team and therefore will be restrict other players’ chances of games? the squad can only be so big.
Yep, I see now, if we imagine he is a Stefan malz or an Alberto Mnedes then we wont be too far wrong.
he may come good, he may stink the place out, or he may never play for us as he is injured.
Hey guys, just to let you know Diouf from Marseille announced today whilst being interviewed about Ben Arfa that an announcement on Nasri will be released in the next 2 days on http://www.laprovence.com
Stefan Malz, the new Petit at the time … :-)
J, interesting point about the different status of reserves and under 23 teams in European leagues – never thought of it that way.
FFS, this Nasri nonsense is weird…
Niec of Marseilles to say we can announce the signing in 2 days. There was I thinking that we are supposed to be a major club. Could you imagine ManU or Chels being dictated to by a small club like Marseille. They would tell them to stick Nasri where the sun dont shine.
Marseille might not be ‘big’ in terms of finance etc but they are belligerent. Besides, if the player has signed who really cares when it is announced. Technically he could train with the Arsenal squad without any thing official being announced.
looks like nasri is going to sign on friday at the earlieast. J any news on further arsenal signings.
Well then if he’s signed wouldn’t be nice of the clubs to let their fans know? The club gived jack shit about the fans. They know how to charge St prices and make false promises when the ST renewals go out. They lie through their back teeth but let the fans have some good news? Nah. They hold us in absolute contempt.The fucking antiquated board and useless teflon manager can go fuck themselves.
Christian, that statement from Diouf is a little strange. It doesn’t sound conclusive. Perhaps the deal isn’t sealed as we all suspect…
well done christian 4 getting the latest on nasri.Pape Diouf on la provence confirms the nasri departure (to arsenal) will be sorted out in the next two days.
Sniff – for those people who dont know about Diouf if he is strange man. He plays the media, and refuses to say too much. When the news first came about Nasri he was asked questions.. but just looked down at the floor and refused to say anything.
JS, interesting bio.
I think it would have helped if we could see a video of the guy in action,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
Dave, if the Nasri announcement is being held up for the reasons we all believe then it is most likely Marseille has requested this delay. Arsenal is simply respecting its wish.
It is a bit annoying this whole thing but the transfer business is murky and odd at times. Who knows what is going on.
Further, there are many potential deals clubs embark upon and then come to nothing. Imagine if us fans were kept up to date of such things. The inevitable disappointment would be more frustrating and sometimes embarrassing. Look at Utd and the Ramsey thing!
useless tefon manager??
Dont hold back fella.
Talk about letting things get to you.
J, I remember when he first took charge at Marseille and he raised a few eyebrows. I must admit I haven’t taken much of an interest in foreign media sources, apart from L’Equipe, until this site started up.
Sniff, I know he doesnt conclusively say ‘Nasri will sign for Arsenal in 2 days’ but the La Provence article says “Questioned on the officializing of the departure of Samir Nasri for Arsenal, the president of the OM Pope Diouf declared that the announcement would be done “in two days”. And to shade: “Go, in some days”.”
I highly doubt he would wait 2 days to come out and say Samir Nasri will not be joining Arsenal.
J Great research on Bischoff. As for Nasri I only got one thing to say: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Dave i fear for your own safety mate, you need to chill, have a nice cuppa or a nice magners with ice or a wank or summit but mate it’s only obne player.
Calm down
Useless Teflon Manager that has built a new ground and training centre all whilst keeping us competitive and also playing the best football we have ever seen in our lives..
A bit off topic but I just read on skysports.com under the arsenal’s completed transfers that matthew connolly is back? i thought we’d sold him to QPR?
The other thing about Marseille is the power of the fans. It is quite unbelievable. If any has ever been there they’ll know what I mean. Robert Pires in his book wrote about a time where irate fans actually made it as far as the dressing room.
If Nasri is coming to Arsenal Diouf had to make sure that signings that would placate the fans were in place first. Believe me, Marseille fans are a force.
And the interview hasn’t been published yet…
Useless Teflon Manager that has built a new ground and training centre all whilst keeping us competitive and also playing the best football we have ever seen in our lives..
David said this on July 2, 2008 at 1:26 pm
yep thats the bloke. Mr Teflon can do no wrong.
Imagine havin Marseilles and Juve in the same league.
The fans would just have a mass brawl to decide who won the league haha!
can someone tell me where on la Prov,…i can see these quotes
js..why is heplaying this game ???
please post link so i can see article please
Watford, just type in Nasri and click ‘rechercher’
Nasri can join to Arsenal even on 31st August. So be relax.
http://www.laprovence.com/articles/2008/07/02/504341-Region-en-direct-Diouf-Nasri-Dans-quelques-jours.php
:-) I imagine them achievements and 3 Premier Leagues, 3 FA Cups and a team of invincibles buys you some leeway.. :-)
Good article but an injury prone player and inexperienced at that isn’t a lot of use to us. We need EXPERIENCE in capital letters, and i’ve got a horrible feeling it’s not coming in this summer as the boss said he’s going to spend his transfer kitty on the players we have. Meanwhile the majority of the others will be getting stronger yes! including Spurs, putting extra pressure on us to finish at least 4th next season. The Nasri deal was doomed from the start probably because we can’t pay him the wages he requires? if we can’t sign a middle priced player how are we going to keep up with the rest? so now i’d like to see some kind of takeover or else we’ll become stronger holding all the others up above us in the league. Gawd I hope i’m wrong about Nasri and he signs this week otherwise it’ll be so disappointing!, and i’m also beginning to wish that we’d have stayed at Highbury at least we’d have had some money behind us…Remember one bad season, just look what we could lose and still with the millstone of the new stadium hanging round our necks!.
I imagine them achievements and 3 Premier Leagues, 3 FA Cups and a team of invincibles buys you some leeway..
David said this on July 2, 2008 at 1:32 pm
History mate. good history but history none the less. How long do you allow an indivdual to use a football club for his own experiement? Anyway Cesc will be off next season. Can you imagine a player of his class standing around watching the manager buy in useless twats like this Emily Bishop and showing all the ambition of a lower league team with no money?
thanks for that..someone out there must know what the hold up is
so its Friday then…
I do understand your fustrations but we were a win away from the league title and also a dodgy ref away from going further in europe, keep the faith, he bought dummies in the good days you will always buy some shit with the policy he has but it also reaps rewards as well..
What makes me laugh is Cygan saying “I have heard that Arsenal are interested in him,” the Frenchman said on RMC. “That proves how good he is, as they rarely make mistakes.” He was definately one of those rare mistakes
David that’s quite a good point.
My frustration is born out of Wenger and Friar clearly lying to the fans back in May. AW said we were buying in 2-3 weeks and that fans would be pleased with what they saw. He also said a defender was needed to deal with our “high ball” weakness. To that he changed his mind mid June. Also May Ken Friar said to a packed shareholders meeting that he had just come off the phone to confirm a transfer deal. All fucking lies. Thats why the frustration. This nasri thing wont happen, too much money,that you can be sure of and if by miracle it did it would again prove what a bunch of inept negotiaters we have become since Dein left.Also to allow Marseilles to dictate the announcement of a player we have allegedly just forked out 13m for is nothing short of laughable and pathetic.
delaying the announcement for Marseille builds relationships with clubs, its better to be onside with certain clubs that we may deal with in future but I don know what you are saying, saying we would be appeased around ticket renewel time was quite cheap..
well said dave..since dein left we have cocked up in the market
it started with Ribery..but no one can explain why we cant announce Nasri deal…
Useless twats hey,let me guess you mug how many time have you seen him play none?Dont fucking write people off until they have been given a fucking chance!Trust wenger he and his scouting team know more than some idiot slagging people off on the net!
Very much faster than Nasri saga.
Useless twats hey,let me guess you mug how many time have you seen him play none?Dont fucking write people off until they have been given a fucking chance!Trust wenger he and his scouting team know more than some idiot slagging people off on the net!
gunnerbelieve said this on July 2, 2008 at 1:56 pm
he’s only played 1 game in 3 years you mug. He’s a useles twat OK? Now back in your cage you prick.
Dein was a great transfer negotiater?
Bollocks he was.
Wiltord, Edu were both allowed to run down their contracts coz he never re-signed em.
Its funny, once someone has fucked off, people forget how shite they were too.
Slimy twat,
Dein was always too orange for my liking .. :-)
Mr Angry; Dave
Give it a rest slating completel strangers.
Its well boring fella.
Dein was a great transfer negotiater?
Bollocks he was.
Wiltord, Edu were both allowed to run down their contracts coz he never re-signed em.
Its funny, once someone has fucked off, people forget how shite they were too.
Slimy twat,
Spike said this on July 2, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Wenger decides on whos contracts are renewed and what player he wants. It was Wenger who allowed them to run down their contracts. Its Wenger who only offers players like Wiltord and Pires 1 year extentions. Get your facts right before you talk bollox. Dein was top class with transfer deals.
Spike, your spot on about Dein. Its a myth that he was a great negotiator, we have to remember his negatives as well as positives. While he backed Arsene 100% in transfers he also voted against Ashburton Grove and wanted us to move to Wembley.
I CANT REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WENGER IS UP TO.
WE ARE NOT MAKING ANY PROGRESS. INSTEAD OF GOING FOR PLAYERS LIKE DAVID SILVER WHO ALREADY HAVE THE XPERIENCE OF PLAYING ON THE BIG STAGE. HOW LONG CAN WE CONTINUE 2 GROOM PLAYERS AND FINALLY GIVE THEM XTRA 2YEARS TO GET MATURE AND WIN THE LEAGUE. ARE WE SEROUS?
I dont see why people are comparing Nasri to Ribery? Marseille never came out and said they had agreed a fee with us for Ribery. Wenger even came out and said he didnt want to sign Ribery, whereas he has come out and said he wants Nasri.
We need to sort out our goalkeeping options because I dont think Almunia and Fabianski are of Arsenal quality.