Arsenal signs Jurrien Timber from Ajax for $45M to strengthen defensive options
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal signed Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber from Ajax on Friday to strengthen its defensive choices for an additional run on the Premier League title and its return to the Champions League.
The 22-year-old Timber moved for a charge of 40 million euros ($45 million), Ajax mentioned. It may rise to 45 million euros ($50.5 million) with add-ons.
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Timber, a ball-playing defender who performed for the Netherlands eventually 12 months’s World Cup in Qatar and was additionally within the squad for the European Championship in 2021, presents versatility in with the ability to play at middle again or on the appropriate. Arsenal collapsed late in final season’s Premier League title race to complete second behind Manchester City after sustaining some accidents in protection.
“We’re actually excited that Jurrien has joined us,” Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned. “He is a flexible younger defender who will match into our system and supply our squad with a lot added high quality.
“Jurrien is a younger participant, however has already achieved a lot. He has skilled what it’s prefer to go to a serious worldwide event on multiple event, in addition to the trophies he has gained with Ajax.”
Timber, who joined Ajax’s academy in 2014, gained league titles with the workforce in 2021 and ’22.
Arsenal may additionally announce the signing of England midfielder Declan Rice imminently from West Ham. The membership has already introduced in Germany ahead Kai Havertz from Chelsea this offseason in a deal price a reported 65 million kilos ($82 million).
CHONG TO LUTON
Premier League newcomer Luton signed former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong from Birmingham for a reported 4 million kilos ($5.25 million).
Chong was at Birmingham for 2 years, the primary being on mortgage.
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