Lauren leaves Arsenal
Lauren has left Arsenal to join Arsenal old boys Sol Campbell and Tony Adams at Portsmouth.
The Cameroon full-back also turned down offers from West Ham and Newcastle, and also from a few clubs from abroad.
Lauren was delighted with his move, and said: "I am very excited because it is a new challenge for me and I am looking forward to it.
"Yes, but first of all I was convinced by the coach. I have also got Sol Campbell and Kanu, in the changing room which is very good."
He added that he may not be able to assume his usual right-back position with competition coming from Glen Johnson but said that he was happy to play in any position.
Lauren joined Arsenal as a midfielder but was converted to a right-back by manager Arsène Wenger.
He continued: "It is a big challenge for both of us and will improve the team.
"Whatever, I will happily play in any position and I am just waiting for the first game and if it is Saturday I will be very happy.
"I am looking forward to my first competitive game and I will do my best.
"I am 100 per cent fit and I just need a couple of games."
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Samuel, Sweden
Posted on 19 Jan, 2007 at 09:40 AM - Reply
Tragedy. Is Hoyte and Eboue really up to it permanently? Hoyte is inexperienced and Eboue has some rough edges to adjust - complaining, diving...
Lauren has been a safe haven for me. I don't think he ever has made a mess of things. (Apart from that own goal) He and Bergkamp made Freddie a star.
He will always be one of the invincibles.
Russell, Tokyo
Posted on 19 Jan, 2007 at 12:11 AM - Reply
Sorry to see you go Lauren, you were a fine servant of the club. Eboue could learn a lot from your cool temperament!
Portsmouth is fast becoming my 2nd team, or Arsenal old boys!
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