Arsenal Sign Southhampton Youngster, Calum Chambers
Arsenal have announced the signing of Southampton defender, Calum Chambers for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £16m.
The Gunners have now spent over £50m this summer after acquiring Alexis Sanchez and Mathieu Debuchy and the England youngster, who has only made 18 Premier League appearances so far.
Confirming the move, the club said that they have secured Chambers on a “long-term contract” for an “undisclosed fee”.
Speaking to Arsenal’s official website, Chambers said: “I am so happy to be signing for Arsenal. They are a team I have much admired for their playing style, and a team who have been one of the top sides in Europe for many years. I’m looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates today and beginning preparation for the season ahead.
“I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone at Southampton FC for everything they have done for me and for making this move possible.”
Chambers is the latest product of the very successful Southampton academy, which has produced the likes of Gareth Bale, Lallana and Matt Le Tissier. His move suggests that Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson will be free to move away, with Hull and West Ham believed to be interested.
Wenger said: “We are very pleased that Calum has agreed to join us. The way he adapted to the Premier League last season with Southampton at a young age shows that he has tremendous quality. He has a lot of the attributes that we look for in a young player and I am sure that he will do well with us.”
