the goal machine 7,798 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Arsenal completed a late move to sign midfielder Lassana Diarra from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. The Gunners say the 22-year-old Frenchman, who can play at right-back, has signed a long-term deal. The former Le Harve player said: "I have great respect for the manager Arsene Wenger and am attracted by the style of football that the team plays. "Of course I am excited by what the future holds and keen to play my part in helping Arsenal fight for trophies." Lassana Diarra, who has played for France in their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, will wear the number eight shirt. Wenger added: "Lassana is a multi-functional player, making him a great addition to our squad. Not only is he hard working, he has a creative edge and is comfortable playing in the middle of the pitch or at right-back." Good player and a good signing. Updated article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 very surprising aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Very surprised by this, Chelsea have let a good player go and not replaced him, also Johnson went aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 So, its just Essien and Beletti as right-backs? Strange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 cant diarra play DM aswell, maybe hes seen as a gilberto replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,798 Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 cant diarra play DM aswell, maybe hes seen as a gilberto replacement? I think thats his main position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I forgot Chelsea had signed Belletti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 speaking to an arsenal fan just now and he says diarra will be cover for gilberto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,798 Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 speaking to an arsenal fan just now and he says diarra will be cover for gilberto. Cover to Makelele to Gilberto. Seems like a good back up player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 thats a right steal imo! Arsenal have a young but VERY well equipped side, count them out at ur perril...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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