Arsenal latest signing Gabriel Paulista to wear No. 5 shirt
Arsenal’s latest signing of this month – Gabriel Paulista will wear the No. 5 jersey this season for the Gunners.
The Premier League club have announced the signing of the 24-year-old defender on Wednesday, with the north Londoners paying the Spanish club Villarreal around 11 million pounds for the Brazilian.
It’s official – @Arsenal have signed Gabriel from Villarreal! Full story here: http://t.co/PTmDsbDkvj #WelcomeGabriel pic.twitter.com/PgkgL21j6G
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 28, 2015
As part of the deal, Joel Campbell has left the Emirates to join Villarreal on loan until the end of the 2014-15 season.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has praised Paulista’s ambition and focus, who believes he will quickly adapt to English football.
VIDEO: Arsène Wenger explains why he feels Gabriel can adapt quickly to English football http://t.co/ZJJMeFnmdP pic.twitter.com/wAI7YLuSgj — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 30, 2015
Wenger also confirmed that Paulista will make his Arsenal debut this Sunday when Gunners will host Aston Villa in the 23rd week of Premier League.
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