Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thrilled with Arsenal transfer
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Southampton teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for an undisclosed fee.
The 17-year-old winger, who has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, has penned a long-term contract at Emirates Stadium after the Saints agreed to sell him for a “club record fee”.
“I’m so excited to be joining Arsenal,” said Oxlade-Chamberlain. “It’s a fantastic club and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity of playing football at the highest level.
“Arsenal have a great manager in Arsène Wenger, top quality players and an attractive style of play. These were all important factors in me choosing to sign for Arsenal.
“I’m proud to be joining Arsenal, but I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Southampton for their help and support during the early part of my career, for which I will always be grateful.”
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year last season, added: “I’m now looking forward to meeting all my new team mates and giving absolutely everything in an Arsenal shirt.”
Arsenal boss Wenger is thrilled that Oxlade-Chamberlain chose to join the Gunners rather than another club in the English top flight.
Wenger said: “We are delighted that Alex has decided to join us. He is an exciting young player who will provide us with creativity and offensive quality.
“Alex is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. He can play as an attacking centre midfielder, or wide left and right.
“Alex is a perceptive passer of the ball and has a great understanding of the game and looks to be a very good team player.”
Wenger continued: “Alex has done extremely well during his development with Southampton and we are looking forward to him progressing even further and fulfilling his huge potential with Arsenal Football Club.”
The length of the player’s contract has not been disclosed. 
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