Arsenal verifies £67.5 million acquisition of Eberechi Eze, previously claimed by Tottenham, with the England player receiving a legendary shirt number

Arsenal Secures £67.5million Signing of Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze, the England international, has completed his move to Arsenal in a deal worth £67.5million. The transfer marks a significant return for Eze, as he joins the club he supported as a boy.

After five seasons at Crystal Palace, Eze capped his tenure with the club by firing them to an FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City in May, scoring the only goal of the game. His departure ends a five-year stint at Selhurst Park.

In a heart-felt goodbye message to Crystal Palace, Eze expressed his gratitude for the love and support shown to him during his time at the club. His message ended with his signature, "Up the Palace."

Eze's admiration for Arsenal was evident even during his time in the Arsenal Hale End academy, where he was released at the age of 13. His passion for the club never waned, and the influence of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry was a significant factor in his initial joining of the academy.

Eze has agreed to a four-year deal with Arsenal and will wear the No.10 shirt. Mikel Arteta, the current head coach of Arsenal's senior team, will be the football coach responsible for training Eze. Max Porter is the under-21 head coach, but the main team coach, responsible for players like Eze, is Mikel Arteta.

The move to Arsenal was not solely due to the uncertainty around the length of Kai's absence, but also due to the opportunity to sign Eze arising. The 24-year-old midfielder has 11 caps for the Three Lions and will bring a wealth of talent and experience to the Arsenal squad.

Eze's move to Arsenal was a hot topic in recent weeks, with him looking certain to join Tottenham Hotspur before Arsenal hijacked the deal. Despite the change in direction, Eze's move to the Emirates Stadium is undoubtedly a major coup for the Gunners.

As Eze begins his new chapter at Arsenal, he will undoubtedly be looking to make a big impact and help the club challenge for major honours once again. With his talent, passion, and determination, there is no doubt that he has the potential to become a key player for the Gunners in the years to come.