Arsenal Close To Signing Borussia Dortmund Defender, Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Photo Credit: goal.com)

Arsenal Close To Signing First Player Under Unai Emery

Arsenal appear close to signing their first player under the leadership of their new coach, Unai Emery as Borussia Dortmund defender, Sokratis Papastathopoulos is reportedly in England to complete a deal.

The Greek defender is said to favour a move to the Emirates Stadium, over Premier League rivals, Manchester United.

As confirmed by the player’s father, the 29-year old has travelled to England ahead of his planned move to Arsenal.

Speaking with Greek radio station 24/7, the defender’s father, Charalambos Papastathopoulos, said: “There was interest from United but he had to wait until July for them.

“United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams talked but Sokratis chose to go to Arsenal.

“Arsenal had talked two years ago but I don’t know why he didn’t sign.

“He is going to a higher level, the world’s most competitive league and I believe he will do very well.

“Sokratis is in his last year at Dortmund. This was a major reason [for completing the move]

“He is happy, he is in England at the moment and will be doing what he has to do, the typical things, everything will go well, he is happy, he is changing.”

There have been several calls by fans, pundits and football lovers for the Arsenal back line to be strengthened with defensive experience and Emery appears to be heeding the calls.

Naija News recalls that Patrick Aubameyang was also recently signed from Borussia Dortmund by Arsenal under former coach, Arsene Wenger.

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