Arsenal have snapped up Malaga's Spanish international defender Ignacio "Nacho" Monreal Eraso on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
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The 26-year-old former Osasuna left-back has nine senior national caps, having represented La Furia Roja at U19 and U21 level before breaking into the men's game in a friendly win over Macedonia in August 2009.
His performances at club level last season went some way to helping the Spanish La Liga side finish fourth, thereby securing a UEFA Champions League place for the first time in the club's history.
Manager Arsene Wenger was naturally delighted to add some much-needed steel to his side's back-line with this late capture on transfer deadline day, with Kieran Gibbs ruled out on Wednesday night for three weeks with a thigh injury.
He told the club's official website: "We are delighted that Nacho Monreal has agreed to join us. We have been monitoring him for some time now and are really pleased that we've been able to agree this move today.
"Monreal is a strong left-sided defender with good experience at both club and international level. He is a technically gifted player, a good crosser in the final third and strong in the air.
"Monreal will add quality to our squad and of course, to our defensive unit. We all look forward to him playing for us."
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