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 payment of 40 million euros ($45 million), Ajax stated. It might rise to 45 million euros ($50.5 million) with add-ons.

Timber, a ball-playing defender who performed for the Netherlands eventually yr’s World Cup in Qatar and was additionally within the squad for the European Championship in 2021, gives versatility in having the ability to play at heart 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 really excited that Jurrien has joined us,” Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta stated. “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 young player, but has already achieved so much. 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.”

Timber, who joined Ajax’s academy in 2014, received league titles with the staff in 2021 and ‘22.

Arsenal might 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 value 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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