Oleksandr Zinchenko

[jollylescott]

It’s hard not to be sentimental at moments like this.

From the moment he arrived at City, I assumed that he would be another promising young player we had acquired who would end up on loan at a remote outpost in Europe, and then play out a professional career at somewhere other than City.

But Zinny would have none of that.

Through sheer force of will, determination, and true grit, he persevered and eventually triumphed. It’s almost like he said to himself I am going to keep turning up at City training and become part of the furniture. And it worked!

Zinny was never the greatest player in our team. He is a gifted attacking midfielder who had the tenacity and adaptability to transform himself into a left back. His accomplishments since that date have been remarkable, and I’m quite sure he will also be missed in the dressing sheds.

So go well Zinny. That blonde presence on the left will be missed, but go with good cheer knowing that your resilience, courage and determination captured the hearts of many City fans.

 

[Bill Walker]

Good luck to the lad, very honest Pro. I like him. Sadly for him, wont win much silverware from now on.

Wonder if he'd sign my City shirt ?
I know Raz wouldn't :)

 

[BolinCell]

I rate Zinchenko, given an extended run of games in Arsenal's first team he will become a very important player for them.

 

[Shaelumstash]

Gutted.

What a fantastic lad, and vastly underrated player.

We won’t get another player as good as him who’s happy to start as few games as him but remain a positive influence around the club.

The Pep era’s Zabaleta.

 

[FantasyIreland]

A very good player,who wasnt quite good enough....but who has a huge heart and an incredibly likeable character.
I suspect our club made an indelible impression on him and subsequently he will always be a Blue from here on in.
Almost to a man (woman or Q ;-) ) our support will always think of him fondly as a result of that.

Good luck and all the best.

 

[SWP's back]

Best wishes zin.

 

[hilts]

Top bloke, top player gutted he's left. Hope him and Gabby have great careers.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Good luck to the lad, very honest Pro. I like him. Sadly for him, wont win much silverware from now on.

Wonder if he'd sign my City shirt ?
I know Raz wouldn't :)

I'd put my house on him signing a City shirt if given the opportunity, hope he gets some success at the Arsenal just not at our expense.

 

[stan bowles]

Sad to see him go - a very strong character and valuable player for us who will be missed. Wish him all the best and look forward to see how Arteta deploys him.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Odd, but I'm much sadder about this than seeing Raheem or Gabby go. And they're both of them superior players. It's not about that.

 

[Bozo]

Odd, but I'm much sadder about this than seeing Raheem or Gabby go. And they're both of them superior players. It's not about that.

Same. Huge loss.

 

[Manc in London]

Good luck to him. He'll likely win less trophies but will be paid more, become a regular for a great club and regularly play in front of 60,000 at home. It's a great move for him, to be fair.

He'll most likely live within a couple of miles of where I live. Hopefully, I will get to see him around.

 

[kaz7]

Morons who think we should hoard players

That is twice you have called blues morons , stop it

 

[jimharri]

Odd, but I'm much sadder about this than seeing Raheem or Gabby go. And they're both of them superior players. It's not about that.

You're not on your own.

:-(

 

[jimharri]

Morons who think we should hoard players

I won't ask again; stop with the name calling.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I'm surprised we let him go. As someone in here said he's the glue in the squad.

Good luck zinny, hope you continue to have a really successful career .

 

[ctwrd]

I won't ask again; stop with the name calling.

Ok then. People who think we should hoard players and never sell anyone.

 

[Pollocksheader]

I won't ask again; stop with the name calling.

Absolute Fannys in here nowadays. Hope it’s this strict when the clique abuse people as they often do

 

[Pollocksheader]

I could only watch about three minutes of the interview before switching off, he obviously doesn’t want to go and looks in complete shock. Pretty fucking appalling in my opinion. Players come and go but let’s say Raz going which he obviously wanted, Gabby wanted more game time, but Zinchenko? Fuck that, it’s not always about the best players, it’s about the soul of the club, today I feel another bit got chipped away.

Hahahaha fuck off then

 

[jimharri]

Absolute Fannys in here nowadays. Hope it’s this strict when the clique abuse people as they often do

If it's reported, we look at it. On a forum this size, it's impossible to spot everything without help from our members. Is that okay with you?