Arsenal finally complete the signing of £80m European best playmaker after beating Liverpool for His signature, medical this morning, jersey number confirmed – Here we go

It’s official — Arsenal have completed the blockbuster signing of Europe’s best playmaker in a deal worth £80 million, beating fierce competition from Liverpool to land the highly sought-after midfielder. The Gunners confirmed the deal during this morning’s press conference, with the player successfully completing his medical and his new jersey number now officially announced.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta couldn’t hide his delight at the club’s latest marquee addition, describing the playmaker as a “game-changing talent” who will instantly elevate the squad’s creative firepower.

> “We’ve been working on this signing for a long time, and to finally make it happen is incredible. He’s one of the most gifted playmakers in Europe — he has that vision, control, and final pass that makes the difference in big games. I’m so happy he’s joining us.” Arteta told reporters.

The player, whose identity was closely guarded throughout the negotiation process, had also been Liverpool’s top target for the summer, with Jurgen Klopp personally involved in trying to convince him to move to Anfield. However, Arsenal’s ambitious project, Champions League football, and Arteta’s vision for the team reportedly tipped the scales in their favour.

The playmaker completed his medical early this morning at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground, and the club wasted no time in announcing that he will wear the No. 8 jersey next season — a shirt number with a rich history at the club.

The £80M signing is Arsenal’s first major deal of the window and signals the club’s intent to build on last season’s impressive campaign, where they narrowly missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City.

The new arrival is expected to slot straight into the starting XI alongside Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard, giving Arsenal one of the most technically gifted midfields in Europe heading into the new season.

An official unveiling is expected later today, with fans already buzzing across social media after Fabrizio Romano’s trademark “Here we go!” confirmation.

This is a huge statement from Arsenal — and one that could be the catalyst for an even bigger title challenge in 2025.