Arsenal confirm signing of Ebere Eze from Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Arsenal have completed the signing of Ebere Eze from Crystal Palace for a fee of £60m plus add-ons.

The 27-year-old joins on a four-year contract with the option of a further year and will wear the number ten shirt for the Gunners, re-joining the club where he spent time as a youngster.

Arsenal have beaten north London rivals Tottenham to the signing of the England international, with the attacking midfielder preferring a move to the club he supported growing up.

“We are absolutely delighted to bring Eberechi to Arsenal,” boss Mikel Arteta said.

“He is a powerful and exciting player who will give us a new dimension in our attacking game. What stands out just as much as his talent and intelligence as a player, is the way he has worked hard throughout his career to get where he is today.

“His journey, his mentality, and his ambition are exactly what we want in our team, and we love how much it means to him and his family to be joining our club. We all look forward to start working with Eberechi soon.”

Eze spent five years at Palace, making more than 150 appearances, and scored the winning goal in the Eagles’ historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.