The Spanish midfielder says he felt "a responsibility" to make an instant impact in his first season at Arsenal.
Santi Cazorla has emerged as one of Arsenal's most influential players since arriving from Malaga last summer and has 12 goals and 7 assists in the Premier League alone.
This is what Cazorla had to say:
"It’s been very good, I’m enjoying the atmosphere here, especially the warmth shown by the Arsenal fans, which I didn’t expect to receive from day one.
"The club and my team-mates did a lot to help me settle in. Being new, coming into a different culture and not speaking the language is always difficult.
"But Arsenal made me feel part of everything right from the off, as if I’d been part of the side for years, and this was reflected in my performances on the pitch. I felt at home and I played well. But you can always improve.
"You always have the responsibility to play well," added Cazorla. "When you’re new and have arrived at such a big club like Arsenal, you’re aware of your responsibility to bring good performances onto the pitch.
"I’ve tried to apply this right from my first game. I’ve tried to play the best I can, play at the best level possible.
"As well as my team-mates making the transition easier, I promised myself I would make sure I did things well and, considering the money that Arsenal spent on me, I didn’t want to let anyone down."
"Arsenal’s style of football is very similar to the teams I’ve played in before," he explained. "The focus on pass and move, and keeping possession, suits my playing style. That’s why I adapted so well.
"Arsène has instilled a club philosophy at Arsenal of keeping the ball, making sure the team builds up play from the back and doesn’t play route one football. It’s definitely been an important factor for me."
Santi Cazorla has emerged as one of Arsenal's most influential players since arriving from Malaga last summer and has 12 goals and 7 assists in the Premier League alone.
This is what Cazorla had to say:
"It’s been very good, I’m enjoying the atmosphere here, especially the warmth shown by the Arsenal fans, which I didn’t expect to receive from day one.
"The club and my team-mates did a lot to help me settle in. Being new, coming into a different culture and not speaking the language is always difficult.
"But Arsenal made me feel part of everything right from the off, as if I’d been part of the side for years, and this was reflected in my performances on the pitch. I felt at home and I played well. But you can always improve.
"You always have the responsibility to play well," added Cazorla. "When you’re new and have arrived at such a big club like Arsenal, you’re aware of your responsibility to bring good performances onto the pitch.
"I’ve tried to apply this right from my first game. I’ve tried to play the best I can, play at the best level possible.
"As well as my team-mates making the transition easier, I promised myself I would make sure I did things well and, considering the money that Arsenal spent on me, I didn’t want to let anyone down."
"Arsenal’s style of football is very similar to the teams I’ve played in before," he explained. "The focus on pass and move, and keeping possession, suits my playing style. That’s why I adapted so well.
"Arsène has instilled a club philosophy at Arsenal of keeping the ball, making sure the team builds up play from the back and doesn’t play route one football. It’s definitely been an important factor for me."
