Jurrien Timber Set to Complete Arsenal Move After Undergoing Medical
Arsenal fans were delighted to hear that the club had agreed a £40 million deal for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. The 22-year-old Dutchman underwent his medical on Friday and is expected to become Mikel Arteta’s second major signing of the summer.
The move was made even more exciting when it was revealed that Timber had rejected interest from Bayern Munich to join the Gunners. Now, Arsenal are hopeful that the formalities of his move will be completed in time for him to join his new teammates in time for a pre-season tour of America.
Jurrien Timber Rejects Bayern Munich for Arsenal
Timber had been courted by Bayern Munich, but ultimately decided that a move to Arsenal was the right decision for him. The Ajax defender is set to become a key part of Mikel Arteta’s team, with the Spaniard planning to convert him into a right-back capable of competing with Ben White for a regular first team place.
Former Ajax and Manchester United star Jaap Stam praised Arteta’s plan for Timber, telling CharlesWatts.football: ‘He can play there, he has for Ajax, he’s even played as a holding midfield player, same like Martinez did at Ajax as well. On the right side he can play very well, he’s been playing there in Holland as well. Again, when you’re a player with that pace and that comfortable on the ball and having the intention to go forward, clever in taking up his position as well it’s good to bring him in and play him on the right side as well.’
Arsenal Pre-Season Tour of America
Arsenal played a behind closed doors friendly against Watford on Saturday, before they fly to Germany for a game against Nurnberg. Arteta’s side then face three games in USA against MLS All-Stars, Manchester United and Barcelona.
The Gunners are hopeful that the formalities of Timber’s move will be completed in time for him to join his new teammates in time for the pre-season tour of America.
Conclusion
Jurrien Timber is set to become Mikel Arteta’s second major signing of the summer, with the Ajax defender rejecting interest from Bayern Munich to join the Gunners. Arteta plans to convert Timber into a right-back capable of competing with Ben White for a regular first team place.
Arsenal are hopeful that the formalities of his move will be completed in time for him to join his new teammates in time for their pre-season tour of America. With the Gunners set to face MLS All-Stars, Manchester United and Barcelona, it will be an exciting opportunity for Timber to make an impression on his new club.