Arsenal have officially unveiled Jurrien Timber as their newest signing, with the Dutch defender joining the club from Ajax for a fee of €40 million.
Timber, 22, has been one of the most highly-rated young defenders in Europe in recent years, and he is expected to play a key role in Mikel Arteta’s plans for the upcoming season.
The defender spoke to the media at his unveiling and expressed his excitement at joining Arsenal.
“I’m really happy to be here,” he said. “I’ve been following Arsenal for a long time and I’m a big fan of the club. I’m really excited to be a part of this team and I can’t wait to get started.”
Timber also spoke about the club’s ambitions for the upcoming season.
“I think something special is happening here,” he said. “The club is moving in the right direction and I want to be a part of it. I’m here to win trophies and I’m confident that we can achieve great things together.”
Timber is the second player that Arsenal have signed this summer, following the arrivals of Kai Havertz,a as Declan Rice, deal is expected to be announced soon.
The club is clearly looking to build a strong squad for the upcoming season, and Timber’s arrival is a major statement of intent.
With the defender’s addition, Arsenal now have a number of talented young defenders at their disposal, and they will be hoping that they can challenge for the Premier League title in the years to come.
Timber’s arrival is a major coup for Arsenal, and he is a player who has the potential to be a key part of the team for many years to come.
He is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or right-back, and he is known for his composure on the ball and his ability to read the game.
Timber is also a good passer of the ball, and he will be an asset to Arsenal’s build-up play.
With Timber’s arrival, Arsenal’s defence is looking much stronger than it was at the end of last season.
The club have already signed Kai Havertz, and they are still expected to make further signings before the transfer window closes.
If Arsenal can add a few more quality players to their squad, they will be in a strong position to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
