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| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the new man in N5 |
Arsenal have now officially announced the signing of Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. He has cost the Gunners a rumoured £12m, and Southampton say that the fee they have received meets their "high valuation of the youngster" and that it is a fee which "sees Saints' previous transfer records blown out of the water." They also say that they were "in the driving seat" and that the transfer was completed "on [their] terms." This may suggest that Arsenal could have over-payed slightly for the undoubtedly talented youngster.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, 18 on Monday, is the Saints' second youngest ever first team player, making his debut aged 16 and 199 days. Theo Walcott is the only player to have been younger making his debut. A preseason knock meant that he sat out Southampton's opening day victory over Leeds, and has consequently never played higher than League 1. Last season he managed to notch 10 goals from 41 appearances, so he does have a record of scoring. Arsene Wenger said that Oxlade-Chamberlain is "a perceptive passer of the ball" with a "great understanding of the game." Wenger also says that he has "huge potential."
Oxlade-Chamberlain himself says that he is "looking forward to meeting all [his] new team mates and giving absolutely everything in an Arsenal shirt." He has been put straight into the first team squad, and will be starting training at London Colney straight away. An attacking midfielder or winger, his opportunities this term will probably be limited to Carling Cup and FA Cup appearances.
The N5 Blog would like to wish Alex the best of luck with his time at Arsenal.
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