Arsenal youngster Joel Campbell has insisted that he can contribute to the club's first team next season.

The 19-year-old joined the club from Deportivo Saprissa last summer, but spent the season on loan in France with Lorient.

However, the Costa Rican believes that he can make an impact in the new campaign.

"That's what I'm hoping for - to play for Arsenal next year. I think I've got the ability to do it. I've got every confidence in my ability to go to Arsenal and play," he told the club's official website.

"I've learned how to live with other people in a different country to mine, to be here living life outside football, to learn about the training and the intensity of the game in Ligue 1.

"That's all helped me to learn things so I can continue my football career with Arsenal, and I hope that's going to happen."

Arsenal finished the Premier League season in third position.