Arsenal have announced the signing of Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina from Nice on a long-term contract.

The 25-year-old, who impressed as Colombia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil, has moved to the Emirates Stadium for an undisclosed fee.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger told Arsenal’s official website: “David Ospina is an excellent goalkeeper, with good experience and a proven record of performing with Nice and Colombia.

“He will add strength to our squad and we are very pleased that he will be joining us.”

The keeper is expected to make his first appearance for Arsenal during the Emirates Cup friendly tournament, which takes place in north London the coming weekend.

Ospina made 189 Ligue 1 appearances over six years with Nice having joined the south coast club from Colombian club Atletico Nacional in 2008.

Nice coach Claude Puel on Saturday night confirmed Ospina’s move to London had been ratified and told Gunners fans they could expect some “quality” displays from the new signing.

Another player expected to move to the Emirates Stadium is Southampton defender Calum Chambers, with a £16 million deal understood to be under discussion.

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