Wojciech Szczesny has told the Arsenal website he has been a fan of the club since joining in 2006 and said he is one of many "genuine Gooners" in Arsene Wenger's dressing room.
As Arsenal contract rebel Theo Walcott closes in on a decision on his long-term future, Szczesny has stated that a clutch of the players in Wenger's camp are burning with desire to succeed at the club that gave them a chance to perform on the biggest stages in European football.
"Ever since I signed for this club, I've become an Arsenal fan," he said. "It feels like it's more than me just playing and doing my best on a Saturday afternoon, as I feel as if I have a much bigger part to play at this club. It means that little bit more to me.