Arsenal have officially confirmed the acquisition of a highly-rated superstar valued at £70 million, after activating his release clause late last night.
This major signing is being seen as a strong declaration of ambition from Mikel Arteta’s side as they prepare for the 2025/26 season. Although the player’s identity has not yet been disclosed publicly, the club is expected to announce his name later today.
The new arrival has agreed to a four-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2028. Sources within the club revealed that the deal moved rapidly after Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, reached out directly to the player’s representatives immediately following the activation of his release clause.
The swift action ensured Arsenal secured the player’s signature ahead of competing interest from other clubs.
A medical has been scheduled to take place in London today, with the player expected to complete all formalities, including the contract signing and official unveiling, shortly afterward. It is believed that personal terms had already been agreed in principle several weeks ago, and the final go-ahead to trigger the release clause came only after approval from both Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy late on Tuesday night.
Speaking during his morning press conference, Arteta hinted at the importance of the signing and the club’s continued ambition in the transfer market. Without revealing the player’s identity, he spoke of the club’s strategy to strengthen the squad with elite talent:
“We’ve worked hard to make this happen. He’s a player we’ve followed for a long time. He brings a different dimension to our team and will help us reach the next level. It’s a signing made not just for immediate impact, but with the future in mind as well.”
Though Arteta didn’t mention the player’s name, speculation is already running rampant among fans online, with many clues suggesting the new addition is a dynamic attacker capable of playing both centrally and out wide.
This £70 million transfer ranks among Arsenal’s most expensive signings, alongside the likes of Declan Rice (£105 million) and Nicolas Pépé (£72 million). Sources involved in the negotiations described it as a pivotal moment in Arsenal’s summer transfer campaign, crediting Berta’s direct approach for securing the player’s commitment ahead of other interested clubs.
Importantly, this may only be the beginning of Arsenal’s summer business. Arteta has confirmed that the club remains in active talks to bring in one or two more players, with focus reportedly on bolstering the defensive midfield and central defense positions.
