Arsenal Loanee Pedro Gets Private English Tutor

Arsenal Football Club, have employed English language professor Peter Murphy to tutor 18 year old Brazilian starlet Pedro Botelho while he plays on-loan with Spanish link club UD Salamanca.

The Gunners, made the move after issues with Carlos Vela, who despite being signed over 2 years ago, can only speak very few words of English and is far from being able to hold down a conversation, something Arsenal wanted to make sure was not the case with the talented left-wing back Pedro, Murphy said:

“They approached me and said they didn’t want a repeat of what happened with Carlos Vela,”

But the tutor also admitted things are going well, with his new star pupil, and Botelho is committed to learning quickly, ahead of his expected arrival in the summer.

“Pedro is already at a level of English which will help him have daily conversations in general life, English is a universal language”

Arsenal agreed a deal for Pedro in June 2007, after a short trial basis, and he was quickly loaned to the Spanish outfit Salamanca, but due to rules regarding Brazilian players not being able to play in Europe until they are 18, he did not feature to December, however since his registration forms have been sorted, he has become a regular, playing at both left back, and left midfield, offering pace, and skills to the attack.

Young Guns has been following his progress all term, you can keep up to date with all reports on his matches, in our loanee’s section.

Alternatively, if you would like to read more about Pedro, visit our Player Profiles Area, or for a more in depth analysis, including video, visit our previous article on him.

With Thanks To Our Friends At Carlos Vela News, be sure to check them out, they have a new “Goal Bar” where you can watch all of Vela’s strikes during his loan.

Sourced From Deportes De Salamanca

Article By – J.Sanderson

~ by J.Sanderson on March 14, 2008.