Arsenal have completed the signing of Olympique Marseille midfielder Samir Nasri.
Nasri (21), who made two appearances for France in Euro 2008, was voted as the French Ligue 1 'Young Player of the Year' for 2006/07 and was also Olympique Marseille's Player of the Year for 2007.
The 21-year-old French international has joined the Gunners on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
Nasri, who will join up with the Arsenal squad on their pre-season tour of Austria on July 21, said: "I am very happy to become an Arsenal player, it means such a lot to me.
"This is a very important step in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club.
"I really hope everything will go well for me here. I will my best for Arsenal and its fans and I am honoured to be part of such a great football club."
Manager Arsène Wenger said: "We are delighted to be signing Samir Nasri. He is young, quick and technically an outstanding player. He has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our squad."
River Plate striker Radamel Falcao is excited by the interest of Arsenal.
Boss Arsene Wenger is eyeing an £8million swoop for the Colombian striker as a potential replacement for AC Milan target Emmanuel Adebayor.
River Plate goal ace Falcao, 22, said: "I know there is interest from Arsenal and that excites me.
"If there is an agreement between the clubs I'm ready to go. It would mean a huge leap forward in my career.
"I can guarantee my financial future. The Premier League is sensational."
Arsenal and Manchester United will be among clubs sending scouts to the U19 European Championships to check on Greek whizkid Sotiris Ninis.
The Panathinaikos attacking midfielder has been called into the senior Greece squad this year and is a target for Europe's biggest clubs, including Arsenal and United.
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