England attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze will be the main signing for Mikel Arteta’s team after Havertz’s injury.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to secure the signing of Eberechi Eze in a deal worth €78 million, according to The Athletic. – Totteham were a few hours ago close to a transfer worth €70 million.
The 27-year-old England international will be the club’s seventh addition in this summer’s transfer window, following the need to strengthen the attack due to Kai Havertz’s injury.
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A strategic move for Arsenal
The signing of Eberechi Eze reflects both sporting and emotional reasons. The attacking midfielder, a lifelong Arsenal supporter and product of the club’s academy, returns to North London in what many supporters consider a symbolic act.
Sporting director Andrea Berta and vice president Tim Lewis were responsible for striking a deal that involved payment close to the player’s previous buyout clause.
Eze: a preserved talent in the Premier League
Since arriving at Palace in 2020 for £17 million, Eberechi Eze has played 169 official matches, scoring 40 goals and playing a crucial role in the team’s position. In addition, he has represented the England national team 12 times.
His ability to play as an attacking midfielder, winger or playmaker makes him an adaptable player, a quality that Mikel Arteta values for a demanding schedule of Premier League and Champions League matches.
A Sky Sports analyst stated: “Eze is one of the most consistent English players of the last three years. His understanding of the game and finishing ability allows him to make a difference in any attacking system.”
Offensive reinforcement after
Kai Havertz’s injury Kai Havertz’s injury hastened the club’s actions. Although Eberechi Eze is not an identical replacement, his arrival provides tactical flexibility. He could free up players like Leandro Trossard or Mikel Merino to play as false nines until the German is back.
James McNicholas, Arsenal’s correspondent, analysed: “Apart from the sporting aspect, the signing of an Arsenal supporter with a background in the youth academy has an emotional impact on the supporters. In addition, it is a symbolic triumph to have beaten Tottenham to this deal.”
A busy summer at the Emirates Stadium
With the addition of Eberechi Eze, Arsenal now have seven acquisitions in this transfer window: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Martín Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres. A window marked by the ambition to solidify a competitive project under Andrea Berta’s leadership.
The Emirates Stadium is experiencing one of its most active summers in recent history, with an investment that reflects the club’s intention to compete for all titles.
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