OFFICIAL: Oleksandr Zinchenko joins Arsenal from Manchester City

The Ukrainian defender has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal.

The Gunners have paid a fee in the region of £35 million for the Man City defender and is the second player from the club to arrive at the Emirates this summer.

“First of all I would like to say this is a boyhood dream come true, because I was a massive fan when I was a kid,” Zinchenko said in an interview with Arsenal’s website.

“Since Thierry Henry and young Cesc Fabregas was playing here, I was just enjoying watching those games, that Arsenal. And obviously I started to love this club, so I am so excited and I cannot wait to play for this amazing club.”

The 25-year-old had a close relationship with Mikel Arteta who was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Man City from 2016-2019.

“We’re so happy Alex has joined us,” Arteta said in Arsenal’s announcement. “He’s a player that I personally know really well and continued to follow him after my time at Manchester City.

“Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility. 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.”

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