Arsenal loanee Jeff Reine-Adelaide reveals advice Arsene Wenger gave him before exit to Angers

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James Benge1 February 2018

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says Arsene Wenger told him to come back to Arsenal “stronger and more mature” after his loan spell at Angers.

Reine-Adelaide completed a loan move to the Ligue 1 side on Wednesday for the remainder of the season after struggling for first-team opportunities.

The 20-year-old has made eight first-team appearances since being snapped up from Lyon in the summer of 2015 but has so far not fulfilled the thrilling potential he showed in his first appearances in an Arsenal shirt in that year’s Emirates Cup pre-season tournament.

However Reine-Adelaide is highly-regarded by Wenger, who has challenged him to make the most of his return to his homeland.

“He asked me to work hard in Angers, listen well and come back stronger and more mature,” Reine-Adelaide said.

“I know that many people think that I should not have gone to Arsenal so early, but I have no regrets.

“Arsene Wenger gave me opportunities with the first team, then I had physical problems. He then helped me a lot to come back, and I want to say thank you.”

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This season Reine-Adelaide’s game-time has been confined to the youth teams, where he has scored one goals and provided two assists in eight Premier League 2 games.

“I need to improve my statistics,” he added. “It's important to be decisive.

“I also have to progress tactically, which is why Angers is a good club. There is a different style than that of Arsenal, which will allow me to develop.”

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