Arsenal have signed Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season long-loan. Ceballos becomes Arsenal’s second arrival at the Emirates after teen sensation Gabriel Martinelli.
Ceballos’ move to Arsenal was highly speculated though injury to Marco Asensio did raise some doubts.
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Dani recently captained Spain’s Under-21s to European Championship glory and his performance showed exactly what Arsenal fans would like to see jist before his arrival.
“The coach was the turning point in terms of me joining this massive club,” Ceballos, who has six Spain caps, told the club’s website.
“He’s a Spanish coach and he knows me from my time at other clubs … I knew I had the confidence of the coach, which was very important.”
Dani Ceballos is a big talent witj a possibility of playing as No.10 as well as No.8, and has been handed the latter which was recently left vacant by Juventus bound Aaron Ramsey.
“We’re excited to see Dani join us,” said Arsenal’s manager, Unai Emery. “He is a talented player with big technical ability, creativity and precision.”
Dani Ceballos can make his Arsenal debut against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday.
8️⃣ Dani will wear the number eight shirt this season
Looking good, @DaniCeballos46 👌
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