Arsenal executive Richard Law has confirmed the club will enjoy a partnership with Eredivise outfit Feyenoord, but there will not be any official contracts signed.
Law set up a similar agreement with Spanish outfit UD Salamanca five years ago, which saw Arsenal sign a contract which meant they had to offer them a loan player every summer. The contractual side saw relationships become frosty between the two clubs and the deal eventually broke down.
Law admitted they wish to develop and build a partnership with Feyenoord, but it will be a ‘gentlemens agreement’ without any formal contracts being signed and no promises.
“We do not believe in a partnership with the signing of contracts and documents. It’s much better to have a good relationship to build on. If, in the future, we can do something for each other, then we will have another look.”
The executive also spoke about Ryo Miyaichi, who has already impressed manager Mario Been after just one training session. Been confirmed he is ‘very impressed’ with the 18-year-old, but has not made a decision on whether he will join the first-team or move to Excelsior instead. Law says the Gunners have left everything in Feyenoord’s hands.
“We have no requirements in on the playing side. Where Ryo is playing and how often it is completely in the hands of Feyenoord.”
A decision on Miyaichi is expected shortly.
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