Squillaci agrees Arsenal move
Reuters - Thursday 26 August 2010, 16:02
LONDON - France defender Sebastien
Squillaci has agreed a three-year deal to join Arsenal from
Spanish club Sevilla, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
"We needed a centre-back of quality and experience and at
the right price - he was all of that," Wenger said at his news
conference on Thursday.
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The 30-year-old Squillaci, who made his name with Lyon, will
not face Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, however, as minor details
of the transfer have to be finalised.
Arsenal have been thin at the back with Sol Campbell,
William Gallas, Philippe Senderos and Mikael Silvestre all
leaving while the versatile Johan Djourou is injured.
"He is a real defender and is good in the one against one,
good in the air and can score goals on set-pieces as well. I
believe he will be suited to the English game," Wenger said of
Squillaci.
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