Lachter: Arshavin has signed for Arsenal
Agent Dennis Lachter says that Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin has signed for the Gunners in a deal worth £12 million.
The contract is said to be until 2012 and the player, who agreed personal terms and passed a medical, has been given the number 23 shirt.
Yesterday, reports that Arshavin was being driven back to Heathrow airport emerged after claims that the move had broken down over a dispute on the player's signing-on fee, which Zenit St. Petersburg wanted half of.
Lachter, who is Arshavin's agent, said: "It was completed in extra-time but we must wait for confirmation.
"In 16 years this has been the most difficult transfer ever."
Zenit spokesman Alexei Petrov, who had earlier said the move was cancelled, was quoted late on Monday as saying: "The deal was signed for three-and-a-half years and the financial details will be disclosed tomorrow."
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Rosso
Posted on 4 Feb, 2009 at 09:43 AM - Reply
he is the new bobby pires with more to offer, he proved he can do it in the euros hes earned the hype for his performances out in Russia and on the European front
TexasGooner
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:30 PM - Reply
Zenit rated him 20million pounds and Arsenal offered 10 at the beginning of the transfer window. The Telegraph says the deal was valued at 16.7 million. Why did it take Wenger til the end of the window to get this deal done. Just get the deal done three weeks ago and Arshavin would be ready to at least be a sub. Now we have to wait three more weeks to get him match fit. Why does Wenger (who I respect and am patient with) haggle over such little amounts. We knew that Arshavin would go for between 15 and 18. Just get to that point and get the deal done.
john quinn
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 08:22 PM - Reply
thanks ........Arsene for this gift...you came through for all the fans .... again thanks ...we all love you
GuNNeR
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 07:40 PM - Reply
Arshavin is a good player...i think he will improve for Arsenal's future.....let's hope that Arsenal will beat Tottenham))
prosper
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 06:53 PM - Reply
could this be another loyalist or just wanted a way out of russia at all cost? only time will tell
gunner
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 06:39 PM - Reply
arshavin will bring a new dimension to the arsenal attack and he will play a vital role in midfield
hopefully with him we can get back on track
michael
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 06:19 PM - Reply
guys,you won't believe it - your gain is our loss...
you'd love him,whether he's good or bad, i guarantee
Shinfane
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 04:13 PM - Reply
This is outstanding news, but i still wish we had bought someone to fill the boots of Patrik Viera Gilberto Silva and Flamini.
james chinwe
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 04:08 PM - Reply
It is great that at last we have Arshavin as a gunner.Kudos to the professor-Arsene Wenger. he is the best coach in the world.
wills
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 02:33 PM - Reply
we expect much from the guy (arshavin) and hope he plays Hleb style.
AY LAG
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 01:04 PM - Reply
Ashavin is a great signing, at least we would have one more reliable leg in the midfield, and also keep our big names in the squad for us, God bless Arsenal.
Mohamed
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 12:59 PM - Reply
welcome to Arsenal Arshavin
always4
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 12:34 PM - Reply
no doubt he is a great player and he will be a great addition in our team
always4 arsenal
arsenal2k9
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 12:12 PM - Reply
make no mistake arshavin has got a great first touch and can hit at the back of the net.if we buy him spurs will have a shok of a life time.
Jaxx
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 12:06 PM - Reply
he wont play against the yids. Cardiff most likely.
bih arsenal
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 11:08 AM - Reply
yessssss!!!! thats great news..love it,enjoj it!arsenal till i die
Miron
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 10:40 AM - Reply
Now it's time Wenger to buy Fuat Spahiu 23 from cf korabi (FYROM)
jate
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 10:27 AM - Reply
now that Arsenal have Arshavin, they should focus on getting the 4th spot
Rav
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 10:08 AM - Reply
Its a wonderful news for every Arsenal fans. I hope we can see some real Arsenal playing style in coming game.
vazza
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:58 AM - Reply
brilliant signing. Hope he plays this weekend.
Toju Apo
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:56 AM - Reply
I'm pulling my hair out at this point. I check the net every hour for an official announcement. Is he in or is he not?
I swear, they should put a health advisory in the matchday programmes at the Emirates.
wolex olunuga
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:55 AM - Reply
thank GOD for our new signings
Jefferson
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:50 AM - Reply
Thank God he has agreed to join us
Rob from Australia
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 09:34 AM - Reply
Arshavin will be playing for Arsenal and wearing the number 23 shirt. The problem with the deal was Zenit demanding a share of his transfer fee which delayed proceedings. Basically things were finalised, just agents trying to agree on a fee that was agreed upon, whilst arshavin was left out in the cold waiting to hear the good news. This guy has been wanting a move and to play in england, and arsenal was wear he wanted to be.
A great asset to the club and his coach Dick Advocatt has stated that he will be a great player for Arsenal and what they paid ended up being a bargain. He believes he is worth more and will revel playing with better players around him. The guy has been under immense pressure to perform for Zenit and heavily relied upon, but has been a consistent performer and match winner. Arsenal will see just how good a player he truly is. This guy will fire them towards a last ditched title attempt and with players coming back in, Arsenal look set for a major assault in the Champions League
Sonny
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 08:48 AM - Reply
Just one word.. FINALLY!!!
alex
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 07:35 AM - Reply
where is Arshavin? I don't see him in an Arsenal shirt, the window is closed....
Stocko
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 07:27 AM - Reply
Thank the lord!
pumpkinx
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 06:21 AM - Reply
yeay....its a great deal...that wenger did....it will surely arsenal perfomance.....mas
Ryan
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 04:14 AM - Reply
Told you earlier Mr. Chong get your facts right... if your a true Gooners fan...and the worst part is that im all the way in Canada the only thing we have is hockey...1 love Arsenal
P Lau
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 04:09 AM - Reply
Bravo.
simon
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 04:04 AM - Reply
The amount of hype and coverage that this transfer has brought about is ridiculous. Let's just hope he can fill up that 13 kit with foot skills as good as the last 13, Hleb. I'm afraid all this attention may have negative results for Arshavin, but only time will tell.
Mitch
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 02:42 AM - Reply
Great news! But on Arshavin's official website he released a statement saying he will wear no. 23 shirt.
SREE
Posted on 3 Feb, 2009 at 02:12 AM - Reply
i wish he plays at the weekend.
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