Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed they're signing Oleks Zinchenko.
The departing Manchester City fullback was in the stands for Arsenal's win at Orlando City.
“Yeah, as you've seen he is here," the boss said in his post-match press conference. “There are still a few formalities to get everything completed but we're really happy to have him.
“I know the player really well, he's an exceptional footballer and he is someone that is going to bring as well another competitive edge to that dressing room."
Arteta coached the 25-year-old when he was assistant manager at Manchester City, and said he will bring extra options due to his versatility.
“He can play in both (defence and midfield). He was a natural No. 10 early in his career and we converted him into a left-back which can do a lot of things that we want in our way of playing.
“That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-back so I'm really happy."
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