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 ($36.05 million) along with £2 million in add-ons for the 25-year-old defender.
Zinchenko has made over 100 appearances for City in all competitions, including the 2021 Champions League final, where Pep Guardiola’s team finished runner-up for Chelsea.
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— arsenal (@arsenal) 22 July 2022
“Alex is a high quality player who will provide us with options and versatility. It is not only about the positions he can play but at the same time, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta he said.
“First of all I would like to say that it is like a childhood dream come true.”
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— arsenal (@arsenal) 22 July 2022
He became Arsenal’s second recruit from City, after Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, and signing fifth overall after winger Marquinhos, goalkeeper Matt Turner and attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira.