Arsenal has unveiled new signing Jurrien Timber who joins from Ajax, MySportDab reports.
The defender was expected to make a move to Manchester United who made the contact first but couldn’t make a move happen.
Jurrien Timber is now an Arsenal player after the announcement and unveiling which was made official today by the Premier League club.
The Gunners fought hard to make the move happen for the Netherlands International whose first target was Manchester United.
The Old Trafford club couldn’t make a quick move for the defender who had contact with Erik Ten Hag that wanted him in the Premier League.
Arsenal made a payment of €40 million with a addon of €5 to complete a move for the defender this summer window.
Arsenal took to their official website to announce and unveil the new player who will be joining the rest of the team ahead of their preseason.
Here Is What Jurrien Timber Said:
“I’ve always been a fan of Arsenal.’ It was because of my brothers.
“They were always Arsenal fans, and I just loved seeing Arsenal play.
“They had big players, the way they played, the style. I just love the club.
“I had this from a young age, but my brothers kind of put that in me.
“I liked watching Robin van Persie of course, and Thierry Henry. They were my favourite players.”
“There are a couple of players [who have come here from Ajax], but there have been not a lot.
“So I think it’s special to be here as an Ajax player and it’s special that they notice you and they see me as the player I am.
“I’m really excited, especially now I’m here. Everyone is so nice and you can see it’s a big club.
“I’m excited to play for this beautiful club, and I can’t wait to start, and to see the fans obviously in the stadium.”
The defender will be looking to make an instant impact in the Gunners defense which have other big names and signings.
The Premier League side will be making their return to the UEFA Champions League which they will be looking to go far in the tournament.
Jurrien Timber is the latest addition to Arsenal who also completed a move for Kai Havertz who joined them from Chelsea.
