Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:13 am

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Squillaci signs for Arsenal


Arsenal Football Club today made its third signing of the summer, as French international defender, Sebastien Squillaci joins the north London club from Sevilla, on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Part of the France 2010 World Cup squad, Squillaci (30) is a tall, strong and vastly experienced central defender who has made 36 appearances in the Champions League, Europe's premier club competition, as well as tallying 21 caps for his country.

Prior to his time in Spain, Squillaci enjoyed a successful spell in France with Lyon by winning back-to-back Ligue 1 titles in 2007 and 2008. The combative defender was also part of AS Monaco's impressive Champions League campaign in 2004, helping the side reach the Final by beating Real Madrid and Chelsea en route.

Sebastien Squillaci said on his arrival at Arsenal: "This is an exciting move for me. Arsène Wenger is a highly respected coach who I am very much looking forward to working with and of course, I know some of the Arsenal players through the national team. Arsenal is recognised as a side that not only plays beautiful football but one that challenges for trophies at the highest level and I am very excited to be joining such a fantastic club."

Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger added: "Sebastien has many qualities that will add to the strength of our squad. He is quick, hugely experienced with an aggressive edge to his game. His signing will give us some variation at the back as we look to build on last season's campaign and fight for silverware this year."

Squillaci will wear the number 18.


[Friday, August 27, 2010]


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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby CynicalGooner » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:18 am

18 then, thought so.

Done and dusted. GOOD STUFF
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Arsenal Tone » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:21 am

Pleased it is finally completed. So much for the double signing people were suggesting though :rolleyes:
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:36 am

Plymouth Gooner wrote:Pleased it is finally completed. So much for the double signing people were suggesting though :rolleyes:


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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:51 am

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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:51 am

Factfile:

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... -squillaci

Arsenal have made their third signing of the summer.

French international defender Sebastien Squillaci has joined the Gunners from Sevilla on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Below is a factfile containing the vital information about the latest addition to Arsène Wenger's squad.

SEBASTIEN SQUILLACI - FACTFILE
Full name Sebastien Squillaci
Nationality French
Born 11th August 1980, Toulon, France
Age 30
Previous Clubs Sevilla (2008 - 2010) 60 appearances (2 goal)
Lyon (2006 - 2008) 77 appearances (3 goals)
AS Monaco (2000 - 2006) 116 appearances (12 goals)
AC Ajaccio (loan) (2000 - 2002) 69 appearances (7 goals)
Monaco B (1998 - 2000) 48 appearances (1 goal)
Toulon (1997 - 1998) 6 appearances
Club Honours Copa del Rey winner 2009/10
Coupe de la France winner 2008
Ligue 1 winner 2006/07, 2007/08
Trophee des Champions 2006
UEFA Champions League finalist 2004
Coupe de la Ligue winner 2003
Transfer Details Joins Arsenal on a long term contract
Position Defender
International Honours France (2004 - Present) 21 appearances
Debut 18th August 2004 v Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Massa » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:54 am

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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:58 am

Just for PG's sake, how tall is this guy?
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby SE13 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:59 am

Arse.com took their time!
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Massa » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:03 am

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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:09 am

He looks battle worn.
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:21 am

18. Cygan
18. Silvestre
18. Squidgers

May the legacy of extraordinary CB's carry on.
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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Inchpräctice » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:33 am

IMF wrote:18. Cygan
18. Silvestre
18. Squidgers

May the legacy of extraordinary CB's carry on.

You had to put a dampener on the mood didn't you.

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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby IMF » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:42 am

Inchpractice wrote:
IMF wrote:18. Cygan
18. Silvestre
18. Squidgers

May the legacy of extraordinary CB's carry on.

You had to put a dampener on the mood didn't you.

:disgust:


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Re: Sebastian Squillaci signs for Arsenal

Postby Younggooner08 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:33 am

Does this mean our 30+ year old players will now get offered more than 1 year contracts? Or is it only the players we sign that get 3 years.
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