Arsenal have completed a surprise move to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £67.5 million. The package includes £60 million paid upfront and £7.5 million in potential add-ons.
The transfer came after Arsenal stepped in late to hijack a move that Tottenham Hotspur had been working on. Tottenham had agreed personal terms with Eze, but Arsenal moved quickly to secure the player, who preferred a switch to the Emirates.
Eze has been one of the standout attacking midfielders in the Premier League. He scored 11 goals and provided several assists last season. Known for his dribbling, creativity, and calm finishing, Eze fits well with Mikel Arteta’s attacking system.
The player has withdrawn from Crystal Palace’s upcoming European fixture, and their manager has confirmed that Eze is unlikely to play for the club again. All signs now point toward his full focus being on the new chapter with Arsenal.
This move also carries an emotional angle. Eze was once part of the club’s youth academy but was released at the age of 13. His return to the club over a decade later is seen as a full-circle moment in his career.
With this deal, Arsenal continue their active summer in the transfer market. The club has already added several key names to the squad. Adding Eze gives them even more depth and attacking flair as they prepare to fight for the Premier League title.
Experts have called the signing a potential game-changer. Eze brings the type of skill and unpredictability that can unlock tough defenses—something Arsenal will need in big matches this season.
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