Arteta and Edu interventions seal Gabriel deal for Arsenal

Gunners have confirmed the signing of defender from Lille for a fee in the region of €30million.

Gabriel Magalhaes: The defender has signed a long term contract with Arsenal even though his agent says the financial offer was less than that from other clubs.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille for a fee in the region of €30million.

The 22-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium and wil llink up with fellow Brazilians David Luiz, Gabriel Martinelli and Willian, the latter having recently joined on a free transfer from Chelsea.