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Ceballos says Arsenal loan move was inspired by 'idol' Reyes

Arsenal’s new loan signing Dani Ceballos says inspiration from the late Jose Antonio Reyes helped convince him to join the Gunners.

Stylish midfielder Ceballos, 22, made the temporary switch to North London from Real Madrid on Thursday and hopes to follow in the footsteps of a player he looked up to as a child.

Reyes, who was tragically killed in a car accident in June this year, was a popular figure at Arsenal during his time there between 2003 and 2006, lifting the Premier League and FA Cup and reaching the 2006 Champions League final.