Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England international Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, bringing the midfielder back to the club he supported as a boy – www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to AFP, the deal is worth up to £68 million and includes a four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
The transfer came after Arsenal successfully blocked rivals Tottenham Hotspur from completing an agreement for the talented playmaker.
Manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his excitement, describing Eze as “a powerful and exciting player who will give us a new dimension in our attacking game.”
Arteta praised Eze’s resilience, adding: “His journey, his mentality, and his ambition are exactly what we want in our team.”
The Spaniard also highlighted how much the transfer means to Eze and his family, stressing the importance of having players who value the Arsenal shirt.
The 27-year-old midfielder rose through Palace’s ranks after stints in lower divisions, building a reputation for creativity and composure on the ball.
Eze joins an Arsenal side determined to strengthen its squad as they continue chasing domestic and European titles.
The Gunners faithful now await his debut in red and white.
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