Thomas Vermaelen wants to become Arsenal captain one day.
The Belgian centre-back, who only made 7 appearances for the Gunners last season thanks to a niggling injury, dreams of wearing the armband like Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira once did.
The ex-Arsenal captain recently called time on his illustrious career and Vermaelen, seen by many fans as a natural leader and a potential candidate for the armband, insisted he would love to captain the Gunners one day.
The 25-year-old defender stated:
‘What Patrick Vieira did for Arsenal was amazing. Every player especially me dreams of that, to be a legend for the club.’
‘Maybe I can be the captain one day, it’s up to the boss.’
Undoubtedly, Vermaelen is a strong candidate for the post when/if Cesc Fabregas leaves the club. However, I believe it would be cruel to overlook a man who has been with the Gunners since 2004 and clearly cares for the club, I’m of course referring to Robin van Persie.
Granted, a striker isn’t always the best way to go, but RVP has stood by the club for a number of years now and should at least be given a shot at it.
If for some reason the Dutchman doesn’t want the armband, then I think Vermaelen should be given it on a long-term basis.
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There he goes… He’s the only captain i know in arsenal.
why not TV5? I am waiting for that day when you’l wear the arm band then you’l be able to talk sense into Diaby’s brain for all the nonsense he plays
definitely captain material…#starting from next season#imo
I love 2 hear dat .u ar a true leader.
I think Mr A.W should give T.V the armband coz he is the only team leader we’ve got at arsenal
I think vamaleen is not bad in dat position but vp is d best to wear it now.
would love tv5 to be capt one day can see he will be a great leader