Imminent Arsenal transfer for Endrick endorsed by Emmanuel Petit, with the Frenchman labelling the wonderkid, 'like a crazy horse with a lot of energy'

Emmanuel Petit believes Arsenal's latest revolutionary signing is waiting in Ligue 1.

The midfielder was part of the first wave of a 'French revolution' in North London when he and international teammate Patrick Vieira joined Arsene Wenger's ranks.

Under the former Arsenal boss, the pair won a domestic double in 1997/98 before going on to star in their country's memorable World Cup triumph on home soil.

Emmanuel Petit tips Arsenal to turn to Ligue 1

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Petit had backed Mikel Arteta's side to scour the French top flight again, only this time for a non-homegrown player to boost their attacking options with a move for Endrick.

The Brazil international is currently enjoying a new lease of life since being sent on loan to Lyon in January after a tumultuous start to his time with Real Madrid.

To date, Endrick has produced 11 goal involvements in 15 appearances for the Les Gones, something which Petit believes would make him a good fit for the Gunners.

"Endrick is doing well at Lyon. I think he's played around 13 games and got five assists and four goals which is very good for his age," said Petit. "The most important thing for him is to play regular football.

"He's so young, only 19 years old. He's very talented, very gifted, but he's like a crazy horse with a lot of energy. On the pitch, sometimes he's a little bit too selfish. But at the same time, he knows he has huge qualities.

"He needs to be in the right environment to improve and develop because this guy is a diamond. What kind of club would be very good for him? Given his qualities, I would love for him to come to Arsenal, to be honest with you.

"He can also impress at the World Cup, but Brazil is not the same team they were, they don't play Brazilian football anymore. I watched a game against France in America three weeks ago, and we beat them again.

"I looked at the team, of course, some players were missing, but I'm thinking, ‘Wow, the Brazilian team has changed so much.’

"I remember the likes of so many great, great names, great players in that national team. Endrick, he has something about him. He can do something during the World Cup, there is a place for him in their XI."

Endrick sealed a €60 million move to the Bernabeu in 2022 which took effect two years later when he turned 18 but made just four appearances this season.

Emmanuel Petit was speaking on behalf of Andy's Bet Club. For more information, visit https://andysbetclub.co.uk/