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It’s official as it can be… Thomas Vermaelen is the new number 5 in the squad.
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New Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has expressed his delight at joining Arsenal, and his intent to win trophies.
“Firstly, I have to say that I’m sad to be leaving Ajax and I would just like to thank everyone for their help and friendship towards me over the past eight years.
“I’m just so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a great club with a world class manager, high quality players and a fantastic stadium.
“Everything is set up for Arsenal to be very successful for years to come and I joined this club because I know Arsenal will be challenging for trophies.
“I have had a good taste of the Champions League during my time with Ajax and this is something I am looking forward to experiencing again with Arsenal.
“I’m also looking forward to playing in the English Premier League, which for me, is the best league in the world. Also, I just want to assure the Arsenal fans that I will give everything for this club and I hope we can enjoy winning some trophies together next season.”
The defender will be playing alongside with Toure, Gallas or Djourou next season and has been likened to Man United’s Vidic in terms of playing style
Today Arsenal have signed Thomas Vermaelen.
Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal FC, was extremely happy to have the Belgium international :
“Thomas is a great signing for Arsenal Football Club, and we are all delighted that he is joining us,” Wenger told the club’s official website.
“Thomas is a solid performer with good experience of Champions League and Uefa Cup football and is also a regular with the Belgium national team.
“Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he’s multi-functional and can also play at left back.
“He is strong technically with a positive winner’s attitude and I have no doubt his arrival will strengthen our team. Thomas Vermaelen will be a huge asset to Arsenal.”