Wojciech Szczesny has insisted that he is excited about competing with David Ospina for the goalkeeper's jersey at Arsenal.

Ospina, who impressed for Colombia at the World Cup in Brazil, joined the Gunners from French side Nice last month.

Szczesny says that he is expecting a friendly rivalry with the 25-year-old, who has replaced Lukasz Fabianski at the Emirates Stadium.

"I love a challenge," Szczesny told Arsenal Player. "I was expecting someone to come because Lukasz has left for Swansea and I wish him all the best.

"I knew someone would come in. I'm just going to do the same thing over again, I'm going to try my best in every game and every week in training. Hopefully that will be enough."

Ospina has been handed the number 13 shirt at Arsenal.

Written by
Steven Toplis