Lukas Podolski: "I have joined to win titles and trophies"

Lukas Podolski has revealed that he decided to join Arsenal "to win titles and trophies".

The Gunners' last piece of silverware came in 2005 when they lifted the FA Cup following a penalty shootout win over Manchester United.

However, the 26-year-old Germany international, who agreed a move to the Emirates Stadium last month, is confident of bringing that seven-year trophy drought to an end next season.

"It won't be easy as the Premier League is quite well balanced, certainly across the top six teams who are all very strong. It will be difficult," Podolski told Arsenal Player.

"But I have joined to win titles and trophies - that is my target. I will do my very best to be successful with Arsenal. They play fast in England, score lots of goals and there are tough battles.

"I enjoy this style of football, so from that point of view I think I will adapt fairly quickly. I'm a player who plays in a similar style."

Podolski has scored 43 goals in 95 international appearances.