The 17-year-old Demian Augustin has signed his first professional contract with Premier League giants Arsenal, and the young player hopes to prove his strength in the team.

Demian Augustin from the Netherlands said in an interview, "I am really happy to be able to play for a big club, and I am now looking forward to playing for Arsenal. The system here is great, and having a coach who was a professional player is a very important part of the club."

"The head of academy here is Per Mertesacker, I've spoken to him and I know his values. He demands a lot from his players and doesn't just want to make better players but also better people, which is a great philosophy."

It is worth mentioning that Demian Augustin's father, Comey Augustin, was also a professional player and played in the Premier League.

When talking about his father, Demian Augustin said, "My father was a professional player and played for Swansea, Brighton and Crystal Palace, and he was also very strong. He helped me a lot in football, and so did my mother. It's really good to have such a family combination."

In addition, Timber, who is also from the Netherlands, has achieved good results at Arsenal, and the defender has become a role model for many young players.

Demian Augustin said: "Of course I know Timber because he is also a Dutch player and from Curacao like me. There are not many people from the Netherlands and Curacao living in the UK, so it is encouraging to see him here and train with him, and to see him reach the level he is at today."

“I hope to show my ability and prove I can play for Arsenal and hopefully get some first-team opportunities, or just come on the bench and gain experience, which would be the best thing about this season.”