Costa Rica's Joel Campbell

Arsenal forward set to leave

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
9:14 AM

Transfer news: Joel Campbell will join Real Betis on loan

Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is set to join Spanish side Real Betis on a season long loan.

The 20-year-old moved to the Gunners in 2011 but spent last season on loan at Lorient and is still not eligible to play in England due to work permit rules and the Costa Rican is excited by his move to Spain.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to grow,” Campbell told Fox TV. “I am going to the world’s best league, and I want to play. I want to show what I am capable of.”