Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu has revealed that Jurrien Timber was signed from Ajax because he is a player that the Gunners have admired for a long time.
Arsenal on Friday announced the signing of Timber from Ajax on a long-term contract.
Timber, 22, was a member of the Netherlands squad for both UEFA Euro 2020.
Explaining the club’s decision to sign Timber, Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu said: “We are very happy to bring Jurrien to Arsenal.
“He is a player that we have admired for a long time, so it’s a credit to everyone in our team that made this happen.
“Jurrien is a young talented international player, who fits our vision of competing with a young strong squad.”
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