Rosicky To Arsenal Deal Almost Done!

stellazio SG

Tomas Rosicky is expected to announce he has sealed a move to Arsenal at a press conference on Tuesday.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder underwent medicals with the North Londoners and Czech Republic sources claim he agreed a contract on Monday night.

After activating a clause in his contract to leave Dortmund for £6.8 million, he has had a number of clubs pursuing his signature but is due to reveal details of the move alongside agent Pavel Paska in Austria, where Czech Republic are holding their World Cup preparation camp.

"There have been about 70 clubs interested and the move to Arsenal would be a big kind of encouragement before the World Cup finals start," Czech coach Karel Bruckner revealed to CTK.

Atletico Madrid were in pole position to land the 25-year-old but their negotiations collapsed this week.

Arsenal also signed Jens Lehmann from Dortmund and Rosicky scored against Arsenal whilst with Sparta Prague, in the 2000 UEFA Champions League.

Rosicky is likely to be a replacement for Robert Pires, who is out of contract and interesting Villarreal, so Opta compared the two players' statistics.

dragg SG

he is good and i hope arsenal sign him.

stellazio SG

cheap also..since he got that buy out clause..

BillyBong SG

He would make an excellent buy and fit right into the slick passing game of Arsenal.

Now they need an able foil for fabregas. Cool

JusStatic SG

Now thats a buy that is worthy of Henry's ambitions for the club. Neutral

A superb buy.

stellazio SG

Czech playmaker Rosicky signs for Arsenal

Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Tomas Rosicky from Borussia Dortmund.

The 25-year-old Czech Republic international has joined on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Rosicky said: 'I'm really happy to be here at Arsenal, it is a great day for me.'

Rosicky, who will join up with his new team-mates after competing in this summer's World Cup, continued: 'The team showed their strength recently in the Champions League and have big potential with a lot of young players - I think we can be even better next season.

'This is the best club in Europe and I will give everything.'

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: 'We are delighted to welcome Tomas to our squad.

'He has great technique, skill on the ball and sharp passing.

'Tomas has good experience at all levels for club and country, and we look forward to welcoming him to Arsenal after what will hopefully be a successful summer for him at the World Cup.'

Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner yesterday revealed that Rosicky was allowed to leave the training camp in Austria to finalise the transfer, after passing a medical and agreeing terms.

Rosicky, who has made 31 appearances in the Champions League for Borussia Dortmund and Sparta Prague, had been expected to sign for Atletico Madrid.

He secured World Cup football for the Czechs this summer by scoring the winning goal in the decisive qualifying play-off second leg against Norway.

The player cost Dortmund £18million when he joined from Sparta Prague in 2001 - a Bundesliga record - but the fee for his switch to Highbury is believed to be around the £7million mark.

Båseline SG

This is a excellent buy for Arsenal and great addition to the squad.

At 25 still, he has experienced International and CL footbal and that will rub off to the young guns. His profile wasn't very high cos mainly playing in Budesliga. While he has great technique and superb vision.. he also has good mental strength and a determined player as well. He'll fit well in EPL.

He was in LFC's radar before but somehow.. Benni seems to prefer Spanish boys. Mr. Green

dragg SG

yes to a stronger arsenal squad!!!

stellazio SG

dortmund lost 11m for a player who is still rather young.. Laughing

used SG

great buy!! i’ve seen him play and he is a fantastic winger

stellazio SG

he's a winger meh?i thought he plays more of a central attacking role..

dragg SG

i know he is very good in attack.

saw him during the european championship. a very exciting player.

R3SsH|n SG

mental strength... Laughing
reminds me of sebastian diesler...same type of player...different mental strength..

pierre^^ SG

What Arsenal need to do now is sell adebayor, and the reserve gk.

dragg SG

adebayor is a bit like kanu

felirox SG

Dun sell adebayor..he can be use for backup. Sell CYGAN for sure n almunia..so mart poom will have a chance to be a 2nd choice keeper and sell lauren off too..

pierre^^ SG

Sell off lauren? i think u r naive. Eboue was totally outplayed at CL Final. It shows he was inexperienced. And his finishing pass or shoot is too lousy. All he did was create panic in the rival own half with his running. He needs more experience.

Adebayor was abit like Kanu? ya, the lousy part
Aniway Kanu cant even perform at west borm. So anione who plays like kanu is doomed for EPL

If we use adebayor for backup, the same thing will happen again, at crucial point, he miss simple chances.

felirox SG

Arsene can still train the young eboue. Oh ya..how long will Abou Diaby recover from his injury?

JusStatic SG

He is a not a winger. He is a central midfield playmaker. Usually likes to play in a free role, mybe u have seen him drift there Neutral

Båseline SG

This Diesler, also another exceptional talent but dogged by injuries thruout his young carreer. Machiam like Darren Anderton. He is still young and hope his club can take good care of his body.

Gerrard was quite injury proned when he first explode into first eleven. But with the coaching and medical staff carefully build up his body strength and such, he hasn't been looking back.