Arsenal signing Samir Nasri was delighted to taste action in the Emirates Cup.
"I'm delighted and hopeful this will be a good season. I've been able to get to know my team-mates during the preparation.
"Besides, I love the way Arsenal play and the team-spirit as well. All the young players appreciate each other and you can feel it on the pitch."
The midfielder added, on the friendly tournament Emirates Cup: "It's important to face great clubs like those (Real Madrid, Juventus and Hamburg) straight away at the start of the season."