Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Eberechi Eze from Premier League side Crystal Palace in a deal that could rise to a figure in the region of £67.5million.
Eze has been a subject of speculation through the summer transfer window and is believed to have agreed to join Arsenal North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur before making a U-turn.
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In confirming the England international arrival, Arsenal noted, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Eberechi Eze on a long-term contract.
“The 27-year-old England international returns to north London, where his football journey began in our academy before he rose to prominence as one of the Premier League’s most dynamic attacking talents.”
Eze who has roots in Nigeria has had an amazing rise in his career. He joined Queens Park Rangers in 2016 and made his breakthrough in the 2019/20 season, being voted as QPR’s Player of the Year, before moving to the Premier League with Crystal Palace in 2020.
He spent five seasons with the Eagles where he made more than 150 appearances, with his crowning moment coming in May, when he scored the winning goal in the Eagles’ historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
He has represented England at International level where he rose from their youth ranks before earning his senior debut in 2023. He has since won 11 full caps and was a member of the Euro 2024 squad.
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