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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners CONFIRM signing of Matteo Guendouzi
ARSENAL have announced the signing of Matteo Guendouzi from Ligue 2 side Lorient for an undisclosed fee.
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Guendouzi made his first-team debut for Lorient aged 17 in October 2016 and played 30 times for the club.
The 19-year-old has also represented France at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level.
Guendouzi said: “It’s something I’m immensely proud of. Arsenal have always been the team closest to my heart and a side I’ve wanted to join since I was a child.
“It gives me great pride – it’s incredible. I hope I can do great things here."
Guendouzi will wear the number 29 shirt and could make his Arsenal debut on Saturday in a pre-season friendly against Boreham Wood.
“It doesn’t get any better than coming to a club like this, with so much history, like Arsenal. I’m hugely proud.”
Head coach Unai Emery said: “We are delighted Matteo is joining us. He is a talented young player and a lot of clubs were interested in him.
“He has big potential and gained good first-team experience last season with Lorient.
“He wants to learn and improve and will be an important part of our first-team squad.”