On the last day of Transfer Window Andrey Arshavin at last will wear Arsenal jersey. Arshavin, 27, signed a long-term (believed to be three-and-a-half-year) contract with the north London club on Monday, transfer deadline day, after the two clubs agreed terms.
Wenger said he had admired Arshavin for a long time. “He is a versatile player with great experience, who will add real quality to our squad. Andrei is an exciting impact player with a huge amount of ability and has been an influential force with both Zenit St Petersburg and the Russian national team in recent seasons.”
Arshavin added: “I am so happy to be joining Arsenal. They are one of the leading football clubs in the world, with a group of fantastic young players and a great manager. I am looking forward to making the Arsenal supporters happy and helping this great club win trophies.”
However Arshavin cant help Arsenal in the Champions League campaign this season as he played for Zenit in the group stage. The Russian will wear the number 23 shirt at his new club which ever wear by Sol Cambell before.
