Arsenal finally confirm Nasri deal

Updated 10.10 Fri Jul 11 2008

Keywords: arsenal, arsene wenger, ramsey, samir nasri

Arsene Wenger is in no doubt midfielder Samir Nasri will make a "quality" addition to the Arsenal squad after the French international finally completed his move to the Emirates.

The Gunners completed the transfer of the 21-year-old from Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed sum, although the fee is reported to be in the region of £12 million.

The Gunners completed the transfer of the 21-year-old from Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, although the fee is reported to be in the region of £12 million

Wenger - who can now allow unsettled Belarussian winger Alexander Hleb to leave the club - feels the youngster has "great potential" which can be fulfilled at Arsenal.

He said: "He is young, quick and technically an outstanding player.

"Samir has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our squad."

Nasri made two appearances for France at Euro 2008 and had announced last month, somewhat prematurely, that the deal had been completed.

The former French League Young Player of the Year said: "This is a very important step in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club.

"I really hope everything will go well for me here.

I do will my best for Arsenal and its fans and I am honoured to be part of such a great football club."

Nasri's signing comes after the capture of another young star, Wales teenager Aaron Ramsey.