Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell
has confirmed he will return to
Arsenal following the World Cup
in Brazil this summer.
Campbell has yet to feature for
the Gunners having spent the last
three seasons out on loan with
Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos
following his arrival from Saprissa
in August 2011.
The 21-year-old, who was on target
for his country in their shock 3-1
win over Uruguay in their Group D
opener, will head back to Emirates
Stadium in the coming weeks, but
admits he is currently only
focused on the global showpiece.
He told reporters: "Of course I
have to go back, because I have a
contract with Arsenal.
“The most important thing just
now is my country and the World
Cup.
"Today was excellent for me, but it
would have come to nothing
without the contribution of my
team-mates.
“Everyone lived up to their
responsibilities. I tried to do my
best to score goals and my
colleagues supported me.
"We have to take one step after
another. We have difficult matches
ahead, but this will give us
impetus."
Costa Rica’s next test comes
against Italy before they conclude
their Group D campaign against
Roy Hodgson’s England, with
Campbell expecting tough games
against the European duo.
He told Sportv: "It wasn't a
surprise to us, we came here to
win. This is why you play a World
Cup. We wanted a good result,
but the next two games will be
hard.
“The first game is always
important. We hope to get good
results in the next two games."
has confirmed he will return to
Arsenal following the World Cup
in Brazil this summer.
Campbell has yet to feature for
the Gunners having spent the last
three seasons out on loan with
Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos
following his arrival from Saprissa
in August 2011.
The 21-year-old, who was on target
for his country in their shock 3-1
win over Uruguay in their Group D
opener, will head back to Emirates
Stadium in the coming weeks, but
admits he is currently only
focused on the global showpiece.
He told reporters: "Of course I
have to go back, because I have a
contract with Arsenal.
“The most important thing just
now is my country and the World
Cup.
"Today was excellent for me, but it
would have come to nothing
without the contribution of my
team-mates.
“Everyone lived up to their
responsibilities. I tried to do my
best to score goals and my
colleagues supported me.
"We have to take one step after
another. We have difficult matches
ahead, but this will give us
impetus."
Costa Rica’s next test comes
against Italy before they conclude
their Group D campaign against
Roy Hodgson’s England, with
Campbell expecting tough games
against the European duo.
He told Sportv: "It wasn't a
surprise to us, we came here to
win. This is why you play a World
Cup. We wanted a good result,
but the next two games will be
hard.
“The first game is always
important. We hope to get good
results in the next two games."
