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      West Ham line up transfer for South American wonderkid, 19, as they look to beat AC Milan to bargain £7.5m winger

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      WEST HAM could make a bargain bid for in- demand South American  sensation Dario Osorio.The winger, 19,  plays for Chilean top-flight side Universidad de Chile and got the first of his two Chile caps last year.
      West Ham could make a bargain bid for in-demand South American  sensation Dario OsorioCredit: Alamy
      Osorio has already turned down a move to Brazil because he wants to come to Europe.
      The Hammers are expected to table an offer around £7.5million this week while AC Milan are also keen on  buying him  and loaning him out.
      Universidad will sell at the right price and West Ham could grab  him in before other Prem clubs act, with Wolves also tracking the star.
      The Hammers are also waiting to find out what Everton midfielder Amadou Onana plans to do.
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      Irons boss David Moyes is keen on the Belgium ace, 21,  but the player would prefer a Champions League club if he moves.
      Meanwhile, West Ham hope to agree payment terms with Arsenal for the £105m transfer of Declan Rice by Monday, SunSport can reveal.
      The Gunners have agreed a deal in principle to sign England star Rice, 24, for a record fee between two British clubs – £100m plus £5m add-ons.
      Despite also agreeing on personal terms, negotiations have continued regarding the payment structure of the upfront £100m sum.
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      Hammers chiefs want it all by the start of 2025 – whereas Arsenal would prefer financially to stagger a section of it across a longer period.
      SunSport now understands that sources close to the deal expect those negotiations to conclude by the start of next week.
      These minor payment issues have never been seen as derailing, but West Ham have been digging their heels in to get the deal they want.
      Arsenal have are closing in on signing Declan RiceCredit: PA More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas announces retirement aged 36 as World Cup winner prepares for new career

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      CESC FABREGAS has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and country.Stylish midfielder Fabregas, 36, won major trophies with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, as well as lifting the World Cup and European Championship twice with Spain.
      Cesc Fabregas has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and countryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Perhaps Fabregas’ finest moment in football was winning the World Cup with Spain in 2010Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Fabregas listed the FA Cup in 2005 with Arsenal after moving from Spain as a kidCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Fabregas spoke of his ‘great sadness’ after retiring from footballCredit: AFP
      Fabregas said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.”
      Fabregas outraged Spanish football by joining Arsenal from Barcelona at the age of 16 in 2003.
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      In eight years with the Gunners, he won just one FA Cup before returning to Barca for four seasons which included domestic triumphs and a Fifa World Club Cup victory.
      At Chelsea, he claimed two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup across a five-season spell.
      Meanwhile Fabregas was part of the all-conquering Spain squad that won the Euros in 2008 and 2012, either side of the country’s first ever World Cup win in 2010.
      After leaving Chelsea in 2019, he joined Monaco and then spent what turned out to be his final season at Como, the second-tier Italian club of which he and former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry are co-owners.
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      Fabregas will now try to pass on what he has learned in his impressive career as a coach of Como’s reserve and Under-19 teams.
      He said: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent.
      “To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance.
      After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.Cesc Fabregas
      “To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.
      “It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way.
      “I’ve also learnt three languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels.
      “I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.”
      Fabregas added: “It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907.
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      “A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
      “So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game. I loved every minute.”
      Fabregas finished his fine career playing in Italy for Como where he is a part-ownerCredit: Getty More

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      Smith Rowe ready to fight for Arsenal place after Havertz arrival – and claims Rice was best in England training

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      EMILE SMITH ROWE knows it is crunch time – not only with the England Under-21s on Sunday, but for him next season at Arsenal.The 22-year-old endured a deeply frustrating club campaign, wrecked by a groin injury which required surgery and then a lack of opportunities in the Gunners’ title tilt when fit.
      Emile Smith Rowe has scored two goals for England at the Under-21 EurosCredit: EPA
      His first came against the Czech Republic and then he struck again vs IsraelCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta wants to keep the playmaker, despite overlooking him regularly at the back end of the season when his team were hunted down by Manchester City.
      And Smith Rowe’s route back into the Spaniard’s side looks even tougher next term following the £65million arrival of Kai Havertz.
      Yet the Croydon-born lad is up for the fight, and his case will certainly be helped by his storming Under-21 Euros with the Young Lions, who face Portugal in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
      Smith Rowe has been following Arsenal’s transfer business, which includes the £105m pursuit of Declan Rice from West Ham, with interest from Georgia.
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      The Gunners academy product told SunSport: “I see what happens and obviously it’s good for the club to add strength to the team.
      “I feel like the additions we’re making are going to really help the team progress again. 
      “It’s really exciting so hopefully we can go one step further next season.
      “Of course (it is extra competition with Havertz arrival), but this is football. 
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      “You’ve just got to get on with it. I’ve got to keep working hard and it’s healthy competition. I’ve got to keep fighting.”
      Smith Rowe, the only Under-21s squad-member with a senior appearance to his name, played with Rice for Gareth Southgate’s men in the 3-0 win over the Ivory Coast last year.
      The three-cap starlet recalled: “I can’t speak highly enough of him.
      “I remember my first camp and I was surprised with how good he actually was. 
      “He was the best in training. Just his level, intensity, technically, everything he was doing. A real leader and still so young. He was really, really good.”
      Smith Rowe admitted it was “difficult” not playing much of a role for Arsenal last term as they pushed Manchester City all the way.
      But confidence is flowing back through him thanks to his summer stint with the Young Lions, having netted in the group-stage victories over Czech Republic and Israel.
      England have looked like a team that has played together for a long time and that is literally the case for some of them.
      Morgan Gibbs-White (left) and Smith Rowe played together at the Under-17 World Cup six years ago, along with fellow Under-21s team-mate Angel GomesCredit: Reuters
      Smith Rowe, Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White were all in the famed Under-17 squad, along with Phil Foden, that won the World Cup in 2017.
      Asked if he was getting a similar vibe now as he did six years ago, the Gunners ace laughed and replied: “Yeah, we were talking about (the Under-17s triumph) the other day with a couple of the boys. Obviously a few of us were there. 
      “On the pitch, we just know each other really well. It’s good to look back at what happened and we definitely want to try to do similar things here.
      “We’re a strong team. We’re not going to fear anyone. It will be a good game against Portugal but I’m confident that we’ll win.”
      Best pal Bukayo Saka has been in touch to wish Smith Rowe luck, as have fellow club-mates Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson as well as some of Arsenal’s coaches.
      Arteta has not, though Smith Rowe expects he will chat to the Gunners chief when he sees him in person.
      That conversation may also involve some clarification over where the Spaniard wants to deploy Smith Rowe next term. SunSport understands the youngster may play more centrally.
      It Wil be a good thing for CroydonEMILE SMITH ROWE is excited to see how Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy’s non-league club venture goes in his hometown of Croydon.
      Crystal Palace legend Zaha and music icon Stormzy have linked up with former Eagles head of player care Danny Young to buy South London outfit AFC Croydon Athletic.
      Smith Rowe was born in Croydon and lived there until around the age of 10 when he moved North of the river.
      The Arsenal star told SunSport: “I saw (they bought it). I think that’s a good idea. I think I played against Croydon Athletic (as a kid).
      “That’s a good thing for the community so I’m excited to see how the journey goes for them.”
      Asked if he would be interested in doing something similar one day, Smith Rowe replied: “I’m not too sure, I haven’t thought about it. Definitely, it could happen in the future.”

      The forward added: “I did see a lot of talk about my position but I’m not really sure what they think. I’m happy to play anywhere.
      “Maybe it is inside, maybe it’s wide. I’ll be having that conversation when I get back.”
      It would be understandable if Smith Rowe was feeling anxious about his game-time going into next term, given how last season went and the increased competition.
      If in doubt, he need only look down at his left hip where he recently had a tattoo inked that reads ‘Confia en el process’.
      It translates from Spanish to ‘Trust the process’, a phrase often associated with Arteta, though Smith Rowe insists it is not a reference to his club manager.
      The Gunners star, who also has an inking of his mum Fiona on his left forearm and one that reads ‘Believe in Yourself’ on his left shoulder, explained: “I just like the quote. 
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      “I wanted a bit of motivation for myself after a hard season.”
      Trusting the process seems to be working for Lee Carsley’s flawless Young Lions right now – and Smith Rowe will hope his own faith pays off at Arsenal too next term. More

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      Arsenal tie down wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri in historic deal after transfer interest from rivals Man City and Chelsea

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      ARSENAL wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new contract at the Emirates.The Gunners have managed to extend the 16-year-old’s deal despite fierce interest from elsewhere.
      Ethan Nwaneri is set to stay at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history when he was brought on against Brentford aged just 15 years and 181 days.
      Manchester City and Chelsea are among the gaggle of clubs that have monitored the teenager’s progress.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Nwaneri has penned a new deal at Arsenal following successful negotiations.
      The transfer expert claims that the midfielder has been handed the highest wages ever offered to a Gunners academy player.
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      Premier League stars only become eligible for a professional contract when they turn 17.
      So Nwaneri will be on a scholarship deal until his birthday on March 21 next year.
      His first pro deal is then expected to run until June 2026.
      Nwaneri replaced Fabio Vieira in stoppage time during Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Brentford on September 18.
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      After the match, boss Mikel Arteta gushed: “It was a feeling that I had yesterday, I don’t know why.
      “The first day I met him I looked him in his eyes and everyone was telling me about him, Per was telling me about him, and because of the injuries we only have 12 or 13 senior players yesterday to put in the squad and we decided to bring him, and that’s it.
      “It’s one step, one experience, so enjoy it and congratulations.
      “It’s just one step and all the steps in your career are not forward and you have to know that.
      “You can go forward then backwards and then forwards. You fall, you go back – that’s, unfortunately, this industry and the football career of any player.”
      Following Nwaneri’s taste of Prem action, he primarily divided his time between Arsenal’s Under-23 and Under-18 sides.
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      Notorious Premier League badboy swapped shirts with me and used it to clean his BOOTS, reveals Arsenal icon Wilshere

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      CRAIG BELLAMY used Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal shirt to clean his BOOTS after they swapped jerseys.The Arsenal legend revealed he was just a teenager in the Gunners side when he lined up against Bellamy’s Manchester City in the cup.
      Craig Bellamy and Jack Wilshere during the gameCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And despite the Welsh winger giving it to Wilshere all game, the youngster still fancied collecting Bellamy’s match shirt.
      But the current Burnley coach – working alongside ex-City team-mate Vincent Kompany – was not so bothered.
      Wilshere said on George Groves’ podcast: “I remember Craig Bellamy, right. I played against him, I was only 16.
      “It was in the League Cup. Played away at Man City, he was horrible to me the whole game. 
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      “Anyway, after the game I wanted his shirt, ‘Can I have your shirt?’
      “He gave it to me, I gave him mine, I walked off and as I turn around he’s cleaning his boots with my shirt!”
      Bellamy left City in 2011, one year before they went onto win the Premier League.
      He had playing stints with Cardiff and Liverpool before hanging up his boots in 2014.
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      By 2019, Bellamy moved into coaching with Anderlecht’s Under 21s in Belgium but he was hired by Kompany at Burnley last year.
      Similarly, Wilshere is now coaching with Arsenal’s U18s having retired from football in 2022.
      But he is enjoying boxing training on the side and told ex-world champion Groves that West Ham’s Aaron Creswell would be his dream opponent.
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      Wilshere revealed: “You know Aaron Creswell? I played with him.
      “I can always remember him sort of floating around the training ground sort of putting his hands up pretending to fight people.
      “I think I’d like to have a go with Creswell. He’s a similar height to me as well, similar weight.”
      Aaron Creswell is Jack Wilshere’s dream opponentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere takes up BOXING and names dream fight against Premier League star

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      JACK WILSHERE has taken up boxing – and revealed his dream fight. Wilshere trains at The Fit Factory in London which is run by brothers Andreas and Chris Evangelou.
      Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere has taken up boxingCredit: TWITTER @GGBoxingClub
      Jack Wilshere on the padsCredit: TWITTER @GGBoxingClub
      The Arsenal legend is even sparring and revealed he has contemplated whether to fight or not.
      Wilshere went on George Groves’ podcast and was asked by co-host Declan Taylor what past or present footballer he would want to face.
      And he said: “I’d like to do it with someone I know. You know Aaron Creswell? I played with him.
      “I can always remember him sort of floating around the training ground sort of putting his hands up pretending to fight people.
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      “I think I’d like to have a go with Creswell. He’s a similar height to me as well, similar weight.”
      Wilshere, 31, spent two years with Cresswell, 33, at West Ham.
      But he would put friendship aside with the left-back to ensure they put on a show in and out of the ring.
      Wilshere said: “I’ll hammer him. I’d hammer everything to do with him, his mum, everything. His mum’s getting it.”
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      The former Bournemouth midfielder gave a glimpse of his boxing skills with a video of himself on the pads.
      Wilshere announced his retirement in 2022 after finishing his career in Denmark with AGF.
      He has since moved back to Arsenal in a coaching role and led the Gunners’ Under-18s side to the FA Youth Cup in April.
      Aaron Creswell is Jack Wilshere’s dream opponentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jack Wilshere is now Arsenal’s U18 head coachCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea hero Malouda names Mbappe’s next club, predicts Pochettino’s debut season and reveals how Arteta can use Havertz

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      CHELSEA legend Florent Malouda insists it is “only a matter of time” until Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid… but could still move to the Premier League at some point.Mbappe has informed PSG he won’t trigger the option to extend his contract until 2025, which means he will be a free agent next summer and the French champions are not keen to lose him for nothing.
      Florent Malouda believes Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid if he leaves Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty
      Malouda, though, believes Mbappe could join the Premier League at some pointCredit: Getty – Contributor
      This stunning development has put Europe’s top bidders on high alert with Manchester United linked with an interest for the star striker who may cost more than €250million (£216m).
      However, Malouda believes Real are the France international’s likeliest destination if he decides to depart from Parc des Princes but it will all come down to a project that fulfils his ambitions.
      That is why the former winger believes the only Premier League team that could attract Mbappe is Manchester City as he aspires to win the Champions League in the near future.
      Malouda told SunSport, via Genting Casino: “For me, it is only a matter of time before he plays for Real Madrid. He has that desire to wear the white shirt because he liked the team when he was young. Eventually, I think he will try the Premier League, but right now, I don’t see any team apart from Manchester City that would attract him. It is not the right time for him to come to the Premier League.
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      “Everybody associated with PSG and France would love him to stay, but his priority is the sports aspect and the project. He wants a competitive project and PSG have to do their part. Kylian could play for any club in the world. This isn’t about money. He is looking for greatness and wants to find a club that can match his talents and give him the opportunity to win the Champions League.
      “He had the opportunity to go to Madrid and he extended his contract, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he found an agreement with PSG in the future. I would be very surprised if he left this summer. I think from his point of view, everything has always been clear: he wants PSG to give him a project that can fulfill his ambitions.”
      Malouda retired in 2018 after a celebrated career that saw him spend six years at Chelsea after his arrival from Lyon in 2007 and went on to win the Double in 2010 as well as the Champions League in 2012.
      The former France international still watches his former club and insists new manager Mauricio Pochettino will have his hands full after a disastrous campaign that saw the Blues finishing 12th.
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      The 43-year-old expects Pochettino to be under immense pressure and is adamant he can only hit the ground running if he wins over the dressing room.
      Malouda added: “He needs to rebuild a lot of things. He needs to rebuild an identity and a culture. He has already been studying what happened at Chelsea last season and has been talking to people at the club.
      “There were a lot of problems at the club last season, and you could tell that something was very wrong, the results and where Chelsea finished the league confirm that. He is the leader now and he needs to demonstrate that leadership from the first day. There are so many people that will be looking towards him, the players, the staff, the fans. They want to see Chelsea back at the top. He has to lead them with confidence.
      “He will understand the size of the job that he is taking on and he will know that he will be under pressure almost immediately. He has been doing a huge amount of work behind the scenes and he will know that having a good pre-season is the first step in the journey.
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      Malouda predicts Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be under tremendous pressureCredit: Getty
      “To get off to a good start, he will have to get the players on his side. He will need to completely believe in his methods and the targets that he will set. It’s a huge job, and he has experience, but he will need his players to support him and give everything from the first match of the season.”
      Pochettino has started by offloading players from Chelsea’s bloated squad and one of the club’s most notable departures is Kai Havertz, who joined London rivals Arsenal after a £65m deal.
      Malouda believes Havertz’s move to the Emirates signals at a new strategy by the Gunners with manager Mikel Arteta opting for players with experience of winning trophies, like Gabriel Jesus.
      The Frenchman doesn’t expect the Germany international to play as a No9, like he did last season for the West Londoners, but could instead feature as a “supporting attacking midfielder”.
      Malouda believes Kai Havertz will play as a “supporting attacking midfielder” at ArsenalCredit: https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1674138215266111501/photo/1
      Malouda said: “I think this is part of Arsenal’s strategy. They are looking to bring players into their squad that are a certain age with the experience of winning trophies.
      “You must also think that Mikel Arteta has a development plan for Kai Havertz and he will know exactly how he will use him to make Arsenal better. I think this is a signing that is similar to when Arsenal bought Gabriel Jesus last summer.
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      “I definitely don’t see him as a number nine. I see him as more of a supporting attacking midfielder who can play around the striker. He has the ability to make long runs and he is comfortable arriving in the box and timing his runs well. I think he needs to create things in the midfield.
      “I’m sure his game will be more suited to Arsenal than at Chelsea because Arsenal play with a lot of interchanging and movement between positions.” More

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      Arsenal CONFIRM £65million Kai Havertz transfer as Mikel Arteta hints he will play in different position than at Chelsea

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      KAI HAVERTZ has completed his £65million transfer to Arsenal from rivals Chelsea.But he looks set to feature in a new position under Mikel Arteta.
      Kai Havertz has joined Arsenal for £65mCredit: https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1674138215266111501/photo/1
      Havertz will wear the No29 at the EmiratesCredit: Twitter / @Arsenal

      The Gunners confirmed the deal this evening – just moments after also agreeing to sign Declan Rice for £105m.
      And the German will wear his beloved No29 shirt – after having the number at Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea.
      Havertz, 24, said: “It’s super exciting for me to be joining this amazing club and to be part of the Arsenal family.
      “This club has such a big history, and I hope we can achieve lots of things.
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      “The mentality in the Arsenal squad is very high and you can feel that.
      “That was one of the reasons why it has been so hard to play against Arsenal recently.
      “The aim is to win trophies and I’m going to give everything to do that for the supporters and everyone at the club.
      “I’m now looking forward to meeting all the players and the staff when we come back for pre-season.”
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      Havertz spent three years at Stamford Bridge, scoring the winner in the Champions League final before adding Super Cup and Club World Cup winner’s medals.
      However, after playing as a forward – and usually as a striker – for Chelsea, Arteta hinted he could be ready to switch into a new role at the Emirates.
      Manager Mikel Arteta added: “Kai is a player of top quality. He has great versatility and is an intelligent player.
      “He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield and variety to our play.
      “We welcome Kai and his family to Arsenal Football Club and we are all excited to start working with him when we start pre-season training soon.”
      Havertz scored 32 goals in 139 appearances for the Blues under four different Chelsea managers, including two spells with Frank Lampard in the dugout.
      The most important of those was his memorable finish against Manchester City in Lisbon two years ago as the West Londoners were crowned Kings of Europe.
      In an emotional open letter on his Instagram, the 37-cap Germany international bid farewell to Chelsea supporters, three years on from his £70m switch from Leverkusen.
      He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield and variety to our play.Arteta on Havertz
      He wrote: “I would have preferred for you to hear my thoughts on leaving Chelsea first from myself before my thoughts on me joining my new team. This isn’t my style and it upsets me that you had to hear of it in this way.
      “Today, I find myself at a crossroads, where words can’t describe the emotions I’m feeling.
      “It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, saying goodbye to the club that has become my second home, and to the incredible fans who have supported me throughout this amazing journey.
      “Today I want to thank each and every Chelsea supporter, member of staff, coaches and my team-mates for the last years.
      “Joining Chelsea three years ago was a big moment in my life and I’m looking back on these years with nothing but pride, gratefulness and loads of sporting success.
      “Every second of my time at Chelsea I identified with what it means to represent the club on and off the pitch and I hope that everyone remembers me for this. I’m looking back at memories that last a lifetime. The club will be forever in my heart and I made friends for life.”
      The Havertz transfer was confirmed soon after the Gunners agreed a deal in principle with West Ham over Rice.
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      Arsenal will pay £100m up front with a further £5m in add-ons with the two clubs “very close” to securing a payment structure they are both happy with.
      The Hammers captain always wanted to join Arsenal but a late surge from Manchester City threatened to see Arteta miss out on his No1 transfer target.
      Havertz could be playing in the Arsenal midfieldCredit: https://twitter.com/kaihavertz29/status/1674132409699258369/photo/1
      The German scored the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League finalCredit: Getty More