Eberechi Eze Seals Transfer to Arsenal in £68 Million Move

Eberechi Eze is now an Arsenal player after moving from Crystal Palace. The midfielder joined in a deal worth up to £68 million, making it one of Arsenal’s biggest signings this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal signed Eze quickly after Kai Havertz’s knee injury could keep him out for a long time. The club agreed terms with Crystal Palace and Eze, beating Tottenham Hotspur to his signing. Palace left Eze out of their recent Conference League squad. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Eze will not play for the club anymore, and chairman Steve Parish stated that Eze’s departure was certain. Arsenal finalized his move for an initial £60 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons, a figure reported previously.

WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS

Arsenal need Eze as they lost ground in last season’s Premier League title race. The club wants more attacking depth and inventiveness, especially since Eze scored 12 league goals and assisted 5 last season, playing 31 matches for Palace. Arsenal finished third in the Premier League last year, securing Champions League qualification, and they hope Eze can help them move higher. Palace faces a tough time without their star, having failed to replace him, as Glasner and Parish have recognized Eze’s importance.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND EZE?

Eze is likely to miss Arsenal’s Premier League game against Leeds United this weekend due to missing the registration deadline. The Gunners are preparing for a season aiming to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool. They are now early leaders next to their main rivals. The next league match is vital to gain momentum. Palace, without Eze, will adjust against Nottingham Forest. Currently, Arsenal is at the top of the table having won their opener and will want to keep momentum in the Premier League season.