Arsenal have signed striker Lucas Perez from Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna, the Premier League club said yesterday.

The 27-year-old netted 19 goals in all competitions last season, including a run of seven goals in seven successive games to equal the record of former Brazilian striker Bebeto.

Perez, who also scored in Deportivo’s opening La Liga win over Eibar this season, will fit into Arsenal’s possession based football, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

“He’s not only a goalscorer, he’s a guy who combines well with partners, who can give a final ball and makes good runs, Wenger said.

“He’s got a good eye for goal and had an outstanding season last year.”

Though no details of the deal were disclosed, British media reported that Arsenal paid around £17.1 million for the striker.

Perez began his career with Atletico Madrid before spells with Rayo Vallecano, Ukrainian club Karpaty Lviv and PAOK Salonika in Greece. He sealed a permanent move to Deportivo in 2015.

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