Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, a move that has transformed the perception of their summer transfer window. The transfer saga unfolded dramatically. Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly agreed terms with both Eze and Palace, seemingly poised to secure the England international.
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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