Arsenal have completed the loan signing of midfielder Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid,with the 22-year-old moving to London for the 2019-20 season.
Ceballos, who joined Madrid from Real Betis in 2017, has opted to go out on loan as he still believes he can make his Real career a success in future.
Tottenham showed interest in signing the midfielder but pulled out after Madrid rejected an option to buy, leaving Arsenal free to sign Ceballos and link up with compatriot Unai Emery in north London.
Head coach Unai Emery said:
“We’re excited to see Dani join us. He is a talented player with big technical ability, creativity and precision.”
Ceballos said:
“I knew I had the confidence of the coach, which was very important for me from the start.
“I was aware of the responsibility that
wearing this shirt entails and it was a
tremendously proud moment when I decided to join Arsenal.
Reports understand Arsenal will now turn their attentions to Crystal Palace Wilfred zaha after a £40m bid was rejected a fortnight ago.
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