World cup star Alexis Sanchez has agreed to join Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.
Sanchez arrives at the Emirates after a very successfull World Cup showing, where the forward attracted heavy attention from various clubs.
The Chilean has held talks with Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger in Brazil over the past couple of days, and it is believed that Wenger has tempted the player to commit his long-term future at the club.
Sanchez travelled to London Colney on Thursday to complete his medical and will join up with his new team-mates at the end of July, after spending some time on holiday following the World Cup.
It is expected that Sanchez will make his first Arsenal appearance at the Emirates Cup, which takes place at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said: “As many people have seen during the World Cup this summer, Alexis is a fantastic footballer and we are delighted that he is joining us at Arsenal Football Club.”
Sanchez said: “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge support around the world and a great stadium in London. I’m looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to be playing for Arsenal in the Premier League and Champions League.”
“I will give my best to Arsenal and want to make all the supporters happy.”
By Ollie Brown
