Arsenal and the Premier League have confirmed that the Russian starlet Andrei Arshavin has finally swapped Zenit St. Petersburg for the Premier League and signed for the north London outfit, in a move that Sky Sports News reports as being worth £17 million.
A club statement from the Gunners, released in the last few minutes, read: “Arsenal FC is delighted to announce that Andrei Arshavin has joined from Zenit St. Petersburg on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.” Arshavin will wear the number 23 shirt for the Gunners.
“I am happy to be here. I became a Gunner some time ago and I’m happy now. I will do my best”, told the new Arsenal player.









