After landing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City earlier in the current transfer window ahead of the return of Premier League next month, Arsenal have completed the signing of another versatile Ukraine player Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.
The 25-year-old flew back from Manchester City’s pre-season tour of the United States of America (USA) to complete the move after Arsenal agreed a £30m deal, which includes £2m in add-ons. He has signed a long-term contract with the London club and is their fifth signing of the summer.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (right) has signed a ‘long-term contract’ with Mikel Arteta’s side
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta said after capturing his dream player, “Alex is a high-quality player who will give us options and versatility. He’s a player that I personally know really well and continued to follow him after my time at Manchester City. It’s not only about the positions he can play but as well, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence. Alex is a person with great human qualities and character, and I’m delighted that everyone has made this huge effort to bring Alex to the club.”
Predominantly a midfielder for his country, Zinchenko largely featured at left-back for Manchester City, but only featured 15 times last season as Pep Guardiola’s side retained the Premier League title. He is the second player to move from City to the Emirates this summer. Brazil striker also Jesus joined the Gunners for £45m earlier this month.
Zinchenko has joined up with his new team-mates at Arsenal’s pre-season training camp in Orlando, Florida. His squad number will be announced in due course, the club added.
Arsenal Technical Director Edu said, “Oleksandr Zinchenko was a main focus on our list. We’re pleased to have Alex with us now because he has the attributes which I’m sure are going to put our squad at a different level.”
