Arsenal have finally signed Thomas Partey after chasing the Ghana international all summer with Mikel Arteta delighted to get his top transfer target in at the Emirates.
And the Spaniard has gone some way on to explain what the Ghanaian will bring to the midfield at Arsenal.
He said: “We have been watching Thomas for a while, so we’re now delighted to add such a high-quality player to our squad.
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“He is a dynamic midfielder with great energy.
“He brings a lot of experience from a top club that has competed at the highest level in La Liga and the Champions League for several years.
“We’re very impressed with his attitude and his approach to the game.
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“He’s an intelligent footballer and we’re looking forward to him integrating into our system and contributing to the progress we’re building at the moment at the club.”
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