AC MILAN striker Krzysztof Piatek admitted he was a huge Arsenal fan as a kid and idolised their enigmatic boss Arsene Wenger.
The Polish international has been in scintillating form since joining Milan but may have preferred the red of Arsenal rather than the Rossoneri.
Krzysztof Piatek admitted he was a huge Arsenal fan as a kid and has made his pistol celebration famous since joining MilanReutersKrzysztof Piatek admired the work of Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry when he was growing up in PolandGetty Images - Getty
Speaking to Tuttosport, the 23-year-old confessed his love for the French boss and the club he managed for 22 years.
He said: “When I was a child I was an Arsenal fan.
“I loved the style of Wenger and I admired players like Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.”
The Pole was reportedly a transfer target for West Ham before his January switch from Genoa but would have preferred interest from North London rather than East.
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Dennis Bergkamp was a favourite of AC Milan striker Krzysztof PiatekNews Group Newspapers LtdThierry Henry was a role model for Polish striker Krzysztof Piatek when he was youngNews Group Newspapers Ltd
Piatek notched an impressive 19 goals from 21 appearances for Genoa and has repaid Milan‘s faith with eight in nine since his switch.
The Rossoneri paid £30million to bring him to the San Siro and if Arsenal were to break the bank to bring him to London, his famous celebration would almost certainly come with him.
The front man’s gun-firing celebration has seen him dubbed “Il Pistolero” in Italy and it’s not something he plans to change any time soon.
He said: “My celebration? I did that after I scored a goal once and from that moment it remained the same.
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“It’s a habit now and it brings good luck so I am not going to change it.
“I see people go crazy for this celebration here in Italy.”
Piatek has become a star in Serie A but still has a way to go if he wants to emulate his childhood idols.
AC Milan are third in Serie A and 24 points behind leaders Juventus with nine games remaining.
Krzysztof Piatek has scored eight goals in nine appearances for AC MilanAP:Associated Press
