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Arsenal Sign Thomas Vaermaelen

Written on 11:26 am, June 20, 2009 by Dely Gun

Thomas Vermaelen Sign Arsenal

Arsene Wenger declare his decision to improve Arsenal’s suspect defence by making Belgium international Thomas Vermaelen his first signing of the summer. At £10 million, Vermaelen, 23, is one of the most expensive defenders Wenger has ever bought and, although he can also play at left-back, he has been largely earmarked to improve the options at centre-back. More pictures after the jump…

Thomas Vermaelen With Arsenal Shirt

William Gallas, Kolo Toure, Johan Djourou and Mikael Silvestre largely shared that position last season, but Vermaelen, who was described by Wenger as a “great signing”, is expected to come straight into the team.
“Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he’s multi-functional and can also play at left back,” said Wenger. “He is strong technically with a positive winner’s attitude and I have no doubt his arrival will strengthen our team. Thomas Vermaelen will be a huge asset to Arsenal.”

Thomas Vermaelen

Thomas Vermaelen

Thomas Vermaelen

Vermaelen, who was captain of Ajax, added: “Everything is set up for Arsenal to be very successful for years to come and I joined this club because I know Arsenal will be challenging for trophies.”

Contract talks also remain ongoing with Robin van Persie and it is understood that a new long-term deal is likely to be announced within the next week.

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  1. i think it is a signing arsenal requires inorder to strengthen the depth of the club, especially a more physical brutal player at the center of defence.

    Wrote on Jun 22, 2009 on 05:45:41 by theicehammer

  2. Good signing! I believe this is the beginning good things to come in this summer signings.Efforts should be made to sign strong midfielders like Arshavin to complement the attack.

    Wrote on Jun 23, 2009 on 17:40:24 by Ola Ogunyemi

  3. Prof, Pls make us comfortable in the next season, we want a physically and mentally players in the team.

    Wrote on Jun 24, 2009 on 23:55:58 by Kunle Eniola

  4. Cudos to boss, arsene for once again restoring hope to the fans that he can bring in great players- Vermaelen. We urge hime to sign an experienced defensive midfielder to share the responsibility with Song .

    Wrote on Jun 25, 2009 on 22:43:48 by Maliki Abdulsalami

  5. nice buy .wise wenger . we need more experienced players

    Wrote on Jul 1, 2009 on 02:47:47 by elspex

  6. With these new players i believe the defence which has witness lots of floops will be strenghten and we will smile at the of the season.

    Wrote on Jul 1, 2009 on 15:04:55 by John-manuel

  7. With these players i believe the defence which has witness lots of floops will be strenghten and we will smile at the end of the season.

    Wrote on Jul 1, 2009 on 15:06:07 by John-manuel

  8. kudos wenger,hope our defence will improve

    Wrote on Jul 2, 2009 on 17:35:40 by ogare

  9. wenger should just close is eyes and buy an experence striker who can take on any defenced,and he should forget about ademumu who cant even run or control ball.thanks.

    Wrote on Jul 2, 2009 on 22:02:06 by josh

  10. At last we are ready to take our rightful place in the footballing world…thanks prof.

    Wrote on Jul 4, 2009 on 04:52:38 by matthias

  11. Chairman Fabregas should be all smiles now. However, Prof should give us a rugged defensive midfielder to complement Song

    Wrote on Jul 4, 2009 on 04:56:22 by matthias

  12. D players must compliment Prof’s effort by giving us the premiership & FA cups while icing it with the CL elusive trophy

    Wrote on Jul 4, 2009 on 05:00:03 by matthias

  13. we are hoping for best this season…..good defence…..

    Wrote on Jul 22, 2009 on 06:45:08 by ali othman

  14. all the best this season……. good defence……

    Wrote on Jul 22, 2009 on 06:46:09 by ali othman

  15. That signing is worth the money and i hope the team will win atleast a trophy this season and i know with players like Persie,Frabregas and Vermealen Arsenal will win trophies next season. Good buy Wenger.

    Wrote on Jul 23, 2009 on 23:38:04 by Ojay

  16. i like the way u av started this season big up. prof maintain d same tempo

    Wrote on Sep 18, 2009 on 18:23:59 by atito

  17. l love the way how fabergas controls his ball

    Wrote on Feb 4, 2010 on 17:29:09 by sanyu alexander



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