Spanish attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla has completed his move to Arsenal, becoming the Gunners third signing of the summer.
The 27-year-old has made the move from Malaga for around £16.5m and has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Cazorla (pictured), who was the 2007 Spanish Player of the Year, is the latest player to leave Malaga, as the club is shrouded in financial issues in Spain.
He had helped them to fourth spot in La Liga and a place in the UEFA Champions League playoff round this season and previously made 181 appearances for Villarreal, in two stints at El Madrigal.
Happy to join
On completing his move, Cazorla said: “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a club with great players, a fantastic stadium and huge support.
“The club has one of the best managers in football and their style of play is recognised and admired all over the world.
Arsene Wenger was delighted, saying on the club’s official website; “Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He’s a player who will add significant quality to our squad.
“He has good pace, is technically gifted and will be a huge asset to us.”
It has been a good summer in the market for Arsenal already, with Wenger having added Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud and a loan move is also being lined up for Real Madrid's Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin.
Cazorla has joined up with Arsenal’s pre-season training camp in Germany and will be in line to make his debut in North London, against Sunderland on the opening day of the Premier League season.
By Simon Wright – Follow me on Twitter @Siwri88
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