Arsenal complete first transfer of expected spree
Arsenal have confirmed that they have agreed to sign forward Chu Young Park from AS Monaco.
The 26-year-old spent three seasons with the French club, scoring 25 times in 91 appearances in Ligue 1. The once named Asian Young Footballer of the Year, made his international debut at the age of just 19, and played in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. He was named the South Korea captain earlier this year follow the retirement of Ji Sung Park.
Gunner’s boss Arsene Wenger said: “We are delighted to have signed Chu. He will add true quality to our attacking forces and will be a valuable addition to the squad.”
Chu Young Park said: “I am very honoured and I feel very happy to be at Arsenal. It is a dream to be here and I am really proud to be an Arsenal player. Now I just want to show how good I am and prove myself.
“In my opinion this is a great club, now I have to show what I can do on the pitch. I will do my best, I will never give up, I will show heart, I will give everything and I hope [the fans] will support me.”
The deal will be announced once there has been completion of formal registration process. Chu Young Park will become Arsenal’s second signing from the French league following Gervinho’s move from Lille.
Park will wear the No 9 shirt at Arsenal.
