By Lloyd Webb
Arsene Wenger let Isaac Hayden join Newcastle United so he could continue to progress – and not risk “standing still”.
The midfielder joined the Magpies after spending last season on loan at Hull City, and Wenger says it was important for the 21-year-old to continue playing regular football.
“He couldn't get the chance here and I decided to let him go and have an opportunity,” the boss told Arsenal Player. "At 21 years of age, you need to play or you stand still - and if you stand still you waste your career.
“He’s very intelligent and very good physically as well, he has good strength. I remember some games he played, like at West Brom in the League Cup where he did extremely well, and I gave him a chance to go up to Hull.
“It went quite well, they liked him and they wanted to buy him as well. I think Newcastle is a good opportunity for him.”
Isaac Hayden
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