Arsenal has agreed to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £67.5 million, with £60 million upfront and £7.5 million in add-ons. The 27-year-old midfielder has agreed to personal terms with the Gunners and is expected to undergo a medical on Friday before finalizing the transfer.
Transfer Details
– *Transfer Fee:* £67.5 million (£60 million upfront + £7.5 million in add-ons)
– *Contract:* Eze has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal, but the contract duration isn’t specified
– *Reason for Transfer:* Arsenal’s interest in Eze was reignited after Kai Havertz’s injury, and they matched Tottenham’s offer to secure the signing
Eze, a boyhood Arsenal supporter, previously spent time in the club’s academy before being released at 13. He’s expected to provide versatility and creativity to Arsenal’s attack, playing through midfield or out wide on the wing. Eze will likely feature for Palace in their Conference League play-off clash against Fredrikstad before joining Arsenal.¹ ² ³
Eze’s Stats
– Appearances for Crystal Palace:* 169 games
– Goals: 40 goals
– *Assists:* Not specified, but he’s known for his playmaking abilities
– *International Experience: 12 caps for England, scoring 1 goal
Arsenal’s signing of Eze marks a significant coup, as they hijacked Tottenham’s move for the player. Eze’s preference for Arsenal played a crucial role in his decision, and he’s set to become the Gunners’ seventh signing of the summer transfer window.⁴
