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Leandro Trossard, a 28-year-old Belgian, will join Arsenal from Brighton for £21 million plus $5 million in add-ons.

Arsenal agree £26m deal to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard

A long-term contract has been reached with the 28-year-old, who is awaiting a medical exam.

Trossard is already well-known in the Premier League even though his age does not fit Arsenal’s profile.

The Belgian international made it known last Friday through his agent, Josy Comhair, that he had decided to leave Brighton after having a disagreement with the head coach, Roberto De Zerbi.

 

Arsenal agree £26m deal to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard

Zerbi had dropped Trossard last week after criticizing the player’s attitude in training, prompting Comhair to dispute De Zerbi’s version of events, accuse him of humiliating his client and say: “A transfer is the most convenient solution.”

Trossard who plays predominantly as a left-winger joined Brighton from Genk for about €15m in 2019. He has scored 25 goals and assisted 13 in 116 Premier League appearances for Brighton.

Arsenal will be hoping to get the deal finalized in time for him to be involved against Manchester United on Sunday, January 22. But to do that, the necessary paperwork must be submitted to the Premier League before 12pm on Friday, January 20.

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