Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Greece international defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund.
The Greek international defender penned a long-term contract, with Arsenal paying a reported €20 million for Sokratis.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos becomes the third signing after Stephan Lichtsteiner and Bernd Leno joined earlier this summer. Sokratis will wear the number 5 shirt.
A statement on Arsenal’s website read: “Greek international Sokratis Papastathopoulos has joined us on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee”.
“The 30-year-old arrives from Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga titles and one German Cup. The hugely-experienced defender lists Werder Bremen, AC Milan, Genoa and AEK Athens among his previous clubs.
“Sokratis, who will wear the number five shirt for us, also has vast experience on the international stage, making 79 appearances for Greece. This deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
HE’S HERE 😁 #SOKRATIS pic.twitter.com/fnVp54fjto
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