Arshavin completes Arsenal switch

Russian forward Andrei Arshavin completed his transfer to Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg yesterday, the English Premier League club said. The move had been awaiting confirmation from the Premier League after the clubs failed to announce an agreement...

Russian forward Andrei Arshavin completed his transfer to Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg yesterday, the English Premier League club said.

The move had been awaiting confirmation from the Premier League after the clubs failed to announce an agreement before Monday's transfer window deadline at 18.00 (Malta time).

"Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Russian international Andrei Arshavin has joined the Gunners from Zenit St Petersburg on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee," the club said.

Arshavin, who reportedly cost Arsenal around 15 million pounds, usually plays the role of second striker but can also operate as an attacking midfielder.

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