Watch Football Live Online - Arshavin Signs for Arsenal
Football Live OnlineAfter the longest transfer saga since the Vikings came for tea and never left Andrei Arshavin has finally signed for an English club - Arsenal.
The Russian international was recently voted 11th best player in the world so he should be good. Arsene now says he's the best thing since the baguette
Arshavin, who almos signed for Spurs at one point, has apparently gone back home to wait for his work permit.
"Arsenal's aim is to win the Premier League title and be European champions," Arshavin said to Russian news channel Vesti.
"That is always the target for this club, so everybody knows that."
Arshavin added: "The FA had to approve the deal. Everyone was waiting for their decision, and once that decision was taken and my transfer was registered with the FA, I became an Arsenal player.
"I have already had a training session, and I am pleased with how I have been welcomed. Everyone has been very hospitable."
To see the first Arshavin video interview click here - Arshavin Video Interview
The deal is said to be an initial £12million, plus £3m depending on certain add-on clauses. A long way from what Zenit originally wanted, so 1-0 to the Arsenal!
Arsenal certainly need something to happen if they are not finish out of the top 4.
Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis said : "It is vital that Arsenal are successful this year, but it is equally vital that Arsenal are successful next season and the season after that."
Arsenal are away to Roma on March 11 but Arshavin is not eligible for the Champions League.
Arsenal play Spurs this weekend and it will be available to watch football online for free - check back later to find out where it will be.
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