00:00Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberichi Eze from Crystal Palace, a move that has transformed the perception of their summer transfer window.
00:10The deal includes a £60m plus 7.5m in add-ons, making it one of the Gunners' most high-profile acquisitions.
00:21The transfer saga unfolded dramatically.
00:24Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly agreed terms with both Eze and Palace.
00:29Seemingly poised to secure the England international.
00:32However, Arsenal intervened swiftly and Eze, a boyhood Gunners fan, opted to join the club he once trained with as a youngster before being released at 13.
00:44By the evening of August 23rd, the deal was finalised and Eze was unveiled ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Leeds United.
00:50The emotional connection to the club, combined with the Palace's desire to retain him for Europa Conference League play-off matches, made the move a perfect fit.
01:03Eze arrived with a strong Premier League pedigree.
01:06During his time at Palace, he scored 34 goals and registered 28 assists in 147 games, including the winning strike in the 2025 FA Cup final.
01:17For supporters, the signing is about more than on-field quality.
01:21Eze turning down Tottenham and returning to his boyhood club instantly elevated him to fan-favourite status.
01:28His flair, work ethic and ability to excite the crowd align with Arsenal's ethos and will add a new dimension to their attacking options.
01:38While Martin Udegaard remains the primary playmaker, Eze offers an alternative outlet, particularly on the left wing, where Gabriel Martinelli's inconsistency has left room for competition.
01:49Overall, the signing signals Arsenal's intent to dominate domestically, strengthen squad depth and inject creativity into a forward line, capable of challenging four major honours this season.
02:02It's a statement of ambition, a tactical boost and a morale-lifting move all rolled into one, positioning Eze as a key figure in Arteta's plans.
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