Zinchenko completes switch to Arsenal from Manchester City

By: ReutersJuly 22, 2022 11:25:39 pm

Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko has joined Arsenal on a long term contract from Premier League champions Manchester City, both clubs announced on Thursday.

Financial details were not disclosed but Sky Sports said Arsenal would pay 30 million pounds ($36.05 million) up front with two million pounds in add-ons for the 25-year-old defender.

Zinchenko made more than 100 appearances in all competitions for City, including the 2021 Champions League final where Pep Guardiola’s team finished runners-up to Chelsea.

💛🖤 Welcome, Alex 🖤💛

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 22, 2022

“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,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.

💬 "First of all I would like to say, this is a boyhood dream come true."

📺 Watch our first interview with our new signing now! 👇

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 22, 2022

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He becomes Arsenal’s second recruit from City in the close season after Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, and their fifth signing overall after winger Marquinhos, goalkeeper Matt Turner and attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira.

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