Cazorla completes Gunners switch (From Salisbury Journal)
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Cazorla completes Gunners switch
11:15am Tuesday 7th August 2012 in National Sport News © Press Association 2013
Santi Cazorla has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal
Arsenal have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla from Malaga for an undisclosed fee on a long-term deal.
The 27-year-old has amassed 45 caps for Spain and was a member of the squads that won the European Championships in 2008 and this year.
"Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He's a player who will add significant quality to our squad," said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Cazorla is reported to have cost Arsenal £16.5million after passing a medical and agreeing a long-term contract.
Full name Santiago Cazorla Gonzalez, he was an influential figure in Malaga's fourth-place finish in La Liga last season when the club qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
"Santi has good experience at both club and international level," Wenger said. "He's a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally."
Cazorla, the 2007 Spanish Player of the Year, joined Malaga in 2011 following two stints with Villarreal.
He made 181 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, helping them finish runners-up to Real Madrid in La Liga in 2008.
"I'm so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a club with great players, a fantastic stadium and huge support," Cazorla said.
"The club has one of the best managers in football and their style of play is recognised and admired all over the world."
