Arsenal have signed Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a £67.5m swoop, beating Tottenham.
The 27-year-old playmaker returns to the Emirates as a marquee signing for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal have completed a sensational £67.5 million move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, hijacking the deal from North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the final stages of negotiations.
The 27-year-old midfielder, who was once released by Arsenal during his teenage years, will undergo a medical on Friday after featuring in what is expected to be his farewell appearance for Palace. If all goes as planned, he could make his debut against Leeds United this weekend.
Eze’s arrival represents a major boost for manager Mikel Arteta, who has been keen on adding depth and versatility to his attacking midfield options. The England international, renowned for his flair, dribbling, and ability to create chances in tight spaces, is expected to slot into Arsenal’s system seamlessly, offering creativity alongside captain Martin Ødegaard and providing support to forwards Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.
The signing pushes Arsenal’s summer spending to over €300 million, further underlining their intent to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. Arteta described Eze as a “transformative addition” who can change games both as a starter and an impact substitute.
For Tottenham, the failed pursuit is a bitter blow, as the club had been confident of landing the midfielder to bolster their own title credentials. Arsenal’s swift move in final negotiations left Spurs fans frustrated and rival supporters acknowledging the Gunners’ growing ambition.
