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Arsenal boss Wenger: Debuchy ideal Sagna replacement

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is delighted with the early impression of Mathieu Debuchy.

Wenger believes Debuchy is the "ideal replacement" for Bacary Sagna's as Arsenal's first-choice right-back.

"In Mathieu Debuchy we have found an ideal replacement for Bacary Sagna," said Wenger. "Debuchy was the obvious replacement and we are very pleased he had joined us.

"He's a player who has experience, having played in the Premier League and he's good going forward too. He's very quick in transition."

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