By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Nwaneri explains decision to join Dortmund on loan from Arsenal

New Borussia Dortmund signing Ethan Nwaneri has explained his decision to make the switch from Arsenal to the Black and Yellows.

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Borussia Dortmund brought in England U21 forward Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan from Arsenal on deadline day to bolster their attacking options.

In his first interview as a Borussia Dortmund player, the 19-year-old explained why he decided to make the move to Germany.

“As soon as I heard about BVB’s interest and we had a meeting, everything moved very quickly. Within just a few hours, there were advanced talks going on behind the scenes. So, as soon as I found out they were interested, I was ready to make the move,” Nwaneri said.

Asked what comes to mind when he thinks about Borussia Dortmund, Nwaneri said:

“A lot of things. The fans, of course. Everyone’s heard of them. That crazy stadium, with its history. But also the players who’ve been here. Players who made a name for themselves here and then continued to develop elsewhere. They all grew here as people and as men. I think that’s something great that sets our club apart.”

Nwaneri also revealed that he was in contact with BVB midfielder Jobe Bellingham, whom he knows from the England U21 national team, before making the move.

“I’ve spoken with Jobe over the last few days. He asked, ‘What’s going on with you?’ And I told him I couldn’t say for sure yet either. But we talked a lot. And he kept saying the whole time that I should come to BVB. I’m glad we’ll be playing side by side now," he said.