The Gunners announced the transfer of the 25-year-old Ukrainian on their official website. Zinchenko has reportedly signed a long-term contract with Arsenal..

Earlier, the media wrote that the transfer of Zinchenko will cost the Londoners 30 million pounds (35 million euros). Another 2 million pounds (2.3 million euros) are provided for in bonuses.

The Ukrainian has already successfully passed the medical examination and joined the new club at the pre-season training camp in the USA. Zinchenko has already commented on his transition to the camp of "

" Since Thierry Henry and the young Cesc Fabregas played here, I just enjoyed watching these games, that Arsenal. And obviously I've started to love this club so I'm so excited and can't wait to play for this amazing club.

I would say that Mikel Arteta played a major role in my decision because I knew Mister for a while, I worked with him at Manchester City. I knew from the first day at City that he would be a very good manager.. I like the way he sees football, especially watched the last season of Arsenal games, and I really liked it. You can see the style, the pattern of the game, so I would like to see that when I play for Arsenal..

I'm ready for a new challenge. I'm not just here to waste my time and Arsenal's time because the club is always in front of everyone. I'm here to make a big difference and I hope we can win some titles and I hope we fight for every title we enter.. I watched Arsenal games last season and I felt it was coming, you know.? The team is growing so fast and I think it's time. It's time to do everything possible and achieve something big," Also, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta shared his emotions from the signing of Alexander.

" To win and play the way we want it. And Alexander is capable of both. He has training, has experience in this. In addition, he wants to get an important role in the team.. Now he is. at a point in his career when he is looking for a new challenge and Arsenal as a club and I as a manager can offer him that.

Alexander has good not only football qualities, but also human qualities. Who is he as a person, what does he stand for, what a strong character he has, what a passion for the game he has. I will never forget how he was always the first in training. How he was the first to get balls, the first to practice, the first to always demand more. He decided to play at the highest level and fulfill his potential. These qualities are unique..

We are very happy that Alex joined us.. This is a player that I personally know very well and I have continued to follow since my departure from Manchester City.. Alex is a high quality footballer who will give us options and versatility.

It's not just about the positions he can play, but the versatility he will give us in attack and defense.. Alex is a person with excellent human qualities and character.

I'm glad that everyone made a huge effort to bring Alex to the club,"

Zinchenko moved to Manchester City in 2016, but was first loaned to the Dutch PSV, and made his debut for the "

As part of the " Together with Man City, Alexander won the Premier League and the English League Cup four times, as well as the FA Cup and the FA Super Cup once..

Zinchenko made 28 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions last season, scoring five assists..