Vermaelen completes Arsenal move
Vermaelen completes Arsenal move
Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium international defender Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax. The player becomes Arsene Wenger's first signing of the summer, in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £10 million.
Vermaelen, 23, is comfortable playing at either left-back or centre back. The signing from Ajax puts question marks over the future of Kolo Toure, who is believed to be in talks with Man City regarding a move.
Vermaelen has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners. The Belgium international spent the last few seasons with the Dutch club and has shown he is a very versatile, goalscoring centre back, with a useful left foot and with all the attributes Arsenal have been looking for in a centre back.
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