London: Arsenal have named defender Per Mertesacker as their new club captain following the departure of Mikel Arteta this summer, the club said on Saturday. "Per is a very respected figure in the dressing room, is loved as well and is also a very demanding figure," Arsene Wenger told ArsenalPlayer on Saturday. "I think it is absolutely natural to be (him)."...
The 31-year-old Mertesacker, who signed for Arsenal in 2011, helped the club to FA Cup victories in a friendly against Lens in July.
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign at home against Liverprpool on Sunday
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