Mikel Arteta has added to his Arsenal squad with Polish defender Jakub Kiwior. The player signs from Spezia for £20 million.
The 22-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half deal with the option of a further year when the time comes.
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His signing stalled over the weekend but Kiwior was in attendance to watch his new side beat Man United 3-2.
The signing of Kiwior will add as another boost in their title challenge this season.
What Do We Know About Kiwior?
Kiwior has been capped nine times by Poland and started all four of their games at the World Cup in Qatar.
The Polish centre-half is suited to the left side of the two. He’s expected to add competition and cover to Gabriel.
What Has The Club Said About The Saying?
Gunners sporting director Edu said: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior. He’s a young talent who we’ve been monitoring for a while now. We are now all looking forward to working with Jakub and seeing his continued development with us. We welcome Jakub to Arsenal.”
Manager Mikel Arteta added: “It’s great that Jakub is joining us. He’s a young versatile defender who has shown huge potential and qualities with Spezia in Serie A, and also at international level with Poland.
“Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. We welcome Jakub and his family to Arsenal and look forward to working with him.”
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