Arsenal has signed Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber on a long-term contract from Ajax Amsterdam, each golf equipment mentioned on Friday.
Arsenal didn’t specify the size of the contract, with British media reporting he has signed a five-year deal.
“Ajax and the English club agreed on a 40 million euros (44.88 million USD) transfer fee. That amount can increase to 45 million euros through variables,” Ajax mentioned in a press release.
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Timber began his youth profession at Feyenoord, transferring to Ajax’s youth academy in 2014.
He broke into the primary group within the 2019-20 season, earlier than making 50 league appearances throughout Ajax’s Eredevisie-winning campaigns in 2021 and 2022.
The 22-year-old has been capped 15 instances by the Netherlands since his debut in 2021.
“We’re really excited that Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality,” Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned in a press release.
“Jurrien is a young player but has already achieved so much.
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“He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax.”
Arsenal completed second behind champion Manchester City final season and has certified for the Champions League for the primary time for the reason that 2016-17 marketing campaign.
The north London membership has signed German ahead Kai Havertz from Chelsea and can also be seeking to strengthen its midfield with West Ham United’s Declan Rice among the many primary targets.
