Arsenal sign Netherlands defender Timber from Ajax

Arsenal have announced the signing of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber in a long-term deal.

Official, confirmed. Jurrien Timber joins Arsenal on €40m deal & €5m add ons! 🔴⚪️✔️pic.twitter.com/0hvaB4keKr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023

The fee is estimated to be around £34m and it could rise up to £38.5m in ads-ons.

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The 22-year-old will join forces with William Saliba, who recently extended his contract to 4 years.

“We’re really excited Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

“Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax. We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad.”

Timber has 15 caps for the Netherlands, including at the 2022 World Cup, where he helped Luis Van Gaal’s side reach the 1/4 finals, losing in penalties to eventual champions Argentina.