Arsenal FC have today completed the signing of Calum Chambers, from Southampton.
Chambers is the third Southampton player to have signed for Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger.
The 19 year old has signed a long term contract with the Gunners, for an undisclosed fee.
Is Chambers Value for money?
Premier League experience,Chambers made his first team debut for Southampton, on August 17th 2013, of which he then went on to making 22 appearances.
Versatile Able to play as a right back, centre back or in central midfield.
Leadership- Chambers is currently the captain of the England U19s.
This signing present itself with a long term gratification. Speaking at a recent interview manager Arsène Wenger had this to say “He can play at centre-back, right-back and central midfield,”.“I hope he will give us competition for the players in this three positions. He hasn’t played many games, no, but the English players on the market in England are very expensive and at the end of the day I was ready to take a gamble because he is a player for the future.”
Speaking with Arsenal.Com Arsène revealed his take on his new signing. Wenger said "We are very pleased that Calum has agreed to join us. The way he adapted to the Premier League last season with Southampton at a young age shows that he has tremendous quality. He has a lot of the attributes that we look for in a young player and I am sure that he will do well with us.”
"I am so happy to be signing for Arsenal. They are a team I have much admired for their playing style, and a team who have been one of the top sides in Europe for many years. I'm looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates today and beginning preparation for the season ahead.Chambers said.
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