Arsenal have completed the signing of talented midfielder Santi Cazorla from Spanish side Malaga on a long-term deal.
The 27-year-old has been capped 45 times for Spain and was a member of the squads that won the European Championships in 2008 and this year.
‘Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He’s a player who will add significant quality to our squad,’ said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
There was no official details given on the fee paid by Arsenal, but it was reported to be around £16.5million.
Cazorla has been an influential figure for Malaga, who finished fourth in the La Liga last season whyich qualified the club for the Champions League for the first time.
‘Santi has good experience at both club and international level,’ Wenger said.