After the sale of Łukasz Fabiański, Arsenal have now reinforced their goal keeping options.
The Colombian shot stopper have joined the Gunners on a long term contract, from French Ligue 1 side Nice.
Over a six year spell he has made 189 appearances with Nice. Ospina is the first choice goalkeeper for his National side, since making his debut in 2007, coming on as a substitute in the Kirin Cup against Uruguay.
Having had a fine form in the World Cup, helping his side to reach the quarter finals. The arrival of Ospina will provide a healthy competition for current first choice keeper Wojciech Szczęsny.
Manager Arsène Wenger gave his notion on Ospina's arrival. "David Ospina is an excellent goalkeeper, with good experience and a proven record of performing with Nice and Colombia.
"He will add strength to our squad and we are very pleased that he will be joining us."
Nice manger Claude Puel told the Arsenal fans what to expect from their new man. "It's a good affair for Arsenal because he's a very good player. You will see next season the quality of this player.
"It's fantastic for him. It's important for him to try another league, another club and Arsenal is a fantastic club for him.
"David Ospina can take the goalkeeping position at Arsenal because his qualities are very strong and... 'magnifique'. You saw in the World Cup how important a goalkeeper he is.
"For me, David can impose his quality, he's a goalkeeper who is very good with the feet, with his arms, he knows football and he's a very, very good player."
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