Jurrien Timber: Arsenal continue summer spree as defender joins in £38m deal from Ajax

Arsenal have completed the £38m signing of Ajax and Netherlands international defender Jurrien Timber as the Gunners continue to reinforce their squad ahead of another tilt at the Premier League title. Timber becomes Mikel Arteta's second high-profile recruit of the summer and has signed a five-year contract. Ad Arsenal sporting director Edu said: “We are very happy to bring Jurrien to Arsenal.

TransfersArteta hints at imminent Havertz signing, refuses to talk about Rice25/06/2023 AT 10:42 «He is a player that we have admired for a long time, so it’s a credit to everyone in our team that made this happen. »Jurrien is a young talented international player, who fits our vision of competing with a young, strong squad. «I know Jurrien cannot wait to get started and we’re really hoping that he will be a great success here for many years.» Arteta added: «We’re really excited that Jurrien has joined us.

He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality. »Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax.

We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad." The defender made 44 appearances for Ajax last season at centre back. From that position, Timber scored two goals and created two more. In a rather disappointing season for Ajax, in which the perennial title contenders finished third, Timber enjoyed a personally successful season.