Premier League leaders Arsenal signed Belgium ahead Leandro Trossard from Brighton on Friday in a deal price a reported 163;27 million kilos ($33 million). Trossard agreed a “long-term” contract as Arsenal bolstered their attacking choices of their bid to win the title for the primary time since 2004. The 28-year-old might make his debut for Mikel Arteta‘s aspect, who’re 5 factors clear on the prime, in Sunday’s essential conflict towards Manchester United on the Emirates Stadium.

“It is good work from everyone at the club to complete the signing of Leandro. He is a versatile player with high technical ability, intelligence and a great deal of experience in the Premier League and at international level,” Arteta advised Arsenal’s web site.

“Leandro strengthens our squad as we head into the second part of the season and we’re all looking forward to working with him. We welcome Leandro and his family to Arsenal Football Club.”

Arsenal sporting Director Edu mentioned: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard. We have a clear plan and strategy for our direction, and it’s been a great team effort in bringing Leandro to the club.

“Leandro is a participant who will give us a excessive degree of high quality going ahead. I do know Mikel and our coaches are excited to begin working with him.”

Arsenal were pipped to the signature of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk by London rivals Chelsea last weekend.

Trossard, who played for Belgium at the recent World Cup, scored seven times in 16 Premier League matches for Brighton this season, including a hat-trick at Liverpool in October.

The winger’s four-year spell at Brighton ended acrimoniously after his agent requested a transfer following a row with Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi.

De Zerbi mentioned former Genk participant Trossard “disappeared” from training after being told he would not be playing in Brighton’s FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough earlier in January.

Trossard was subsequently left out of the squad for Brighton’s Premier League match against Liverpool last weekend, which they won 3-0.

De Zerbi said: “I’m sorry for the final interval, however I nonetheless wish to want Leandro good luck for the long run.”

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