A French Problem at Arsenal? Gunners sign Sebastien Squillaci

A French Problem at Arsenal? Gunners sign Sebastien Squillaci

A French Problem at Arsenal? Gunners sign Sebastien Squillaci

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By Ulysse Pasquier, writing from Montreal

    Arsene Wenger has announced this week the signing of Sebastien Squillaci from Sevilla after the French defender successfully underwent a medical examination in North London. The 30-year-old was given a 3-year contract and is Arsenal’s third signing this summer after fellow francophones Koscielny and Chamakh joined the Gunners from Ligue 1. 

Squillaci is an experienced signing that will help strengthen Arsenal’s back-line after losing Philippe Senderos, William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre at the end of last season. Although maybe not the best known among French defenders, he certainly can tell what it’s like to play at the very highest of levels. Squillaci joined Monaco in his early career and was part of Didier Deschamps’ team which reached the final of the Champions League in 2004 after an incredible run. Quickly establishing himself as one of the best center-backs in Ligue 1, Squillaci signed with Lyon in 2006, winning 2 league titles in the process, before heading to Spain two years later. 

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