The former defender, who led by example during his career in north London, will also see Kieran Tierney become director at the Emirates Stadium
Rob Holding is Arsenal’s “captain in the making,” says Tony Adams, with Kieran Tierney another at the Emirates Stadium who could take up arms once Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires.
The Gunners have been working without their captain lately, with personal issues keeping the Gabonese striker out of the FA Cup and the Premier League fighting Southampton.
Mikel Arteta is thought to have plenty of other leaders in his squad, with two British stars very much at the heart of those plans.
For Adams, Holding could be the man to take up arms in the long run, with the 25-year-old defender overcoming injury issues to slow down a steady career in what he’s doing. shaped up as his most rewarding season for Arsenal to date.
“Rob Holding is a captain in the making for me,” said Adams artillery, who led the club for several years during his illustrious career. Astro Stadium.
“I would like him to continue. He was injured. I had won four awards by the time I was 25. I’m not saying it’s my standards, but he has the right look and so does Tierney.
“I like it [Thomas] Partey. All fingers are crossed. He came in against United and was outstanding – this was the first time in a time that I wasn’t impressed with his presence. We’ve always needed that and you’ll go back to Gilberto and Manu Petit, those invisible screens.
“I like Gabriel too, physically everything is going for him.
“There are a few signs, not enough, but a few signs of growth. What Arsenal need to do, basically, is build and start all over again. Work with the academy, step by step, lay the foundations. ”
Arsenal have been showing more confidence in their youth this season, with several academy graduates emerging.
Bukayo Saka has rewarded his development with a new long-term contract, while Emile Smith Rowe has taken on No. 10 duties after Mesut Ozil was frozen and finally pushed out of his head. north London.
Experience is also being accepted, however, with the likes of Holding, Tierney and Partey with key roles in the coming months and years.