A versatile defender – Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s latest signing

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his take on the club’s latest signing Jurrien Timber from Dutch side Ajax this summer.

Arteta, who is delighted to have Timber in his squad, said the 22-year-old has experience, as he described him as a versatile defender.

The Gunners manager believes Timber would fit in well into his squad and add more quality to the team.

Arteta told Arsenal’s official website: “We are really excited that Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality.

”Jurrien is a young player but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it is like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax.”

Arsenal are keen on bolstering their squad this summer as they would be competing in the Uefa Champions League next season.