Zinchenko: Nottingham Forest already has a home feeling, as long as it can help the team play any position

After meeting with his new teammates for the first time this week, Zinchenko said that Nottingham Forest has already made him feel the warmth of home.

The 28-year-old joined Forest on loan from Arsenal for one season on transfer deadline, becoming the first Ukrainian player in the club's history. After the transfer was confirmed, Zinchenko immediately went to the national team to participate in the World Cup qualifiers, which meant that he had to postpone his first-day registration at the Forest Training Base. After the international match day, he finally met his teammates on Thursday and admitted that he was happy to be a member of the club: "It felt incredible. I must thank everyone for the warm welcome. There are many excellent people in the club, and I am really happy."

"This is a great opportunity. I want to help the team achieve their goals and prove to myself that I can contribute on the court. To be honest, I remember the day when this opportunity appeared, and I was ecstatic."

The Ukrainian international, known for being able to play both defenders and midfielders, emphasized that he would be happy to continue this versatile character in Nottingham Forest: "I was always asked what position I would be best for, but to be honest, I am always ready to pay any position as long as the team needs it. Dedicate and always do your best. "

"I long to make an impact on the court and off the court. As a player with experience, it is important to be a member of the team and help young players. This way we can promote each other and achieve great things together."

Zinchenko visited the stadium and museum on the first day of the club. The club's first impression made him look forward to the progress of the season: "I was impressed by the training base, teammates and staff. It is already like home, all facilities are closely connected, and everything you need is within reach."

"This is an amazing club, I watched the video at the museum and learned many stories about Nottingham Forest that I didn't know before. I feel extremely proud and excited to represent this club."