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Done deal: Arsenal confirm signing of Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on free transfer

Arsenal have announced the signing of experienced defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus on a free transfer.

The 34-year-old was out of contract at the Serie A champions and joins the Gunners ahead of captaining Switzerland at the World Cup.

Lichsteiner moved to Juventus in 2011 and won seven successive league titles at the club.

He becomes the first signing since Unai Emery's appointment as head coach and will wear the number 12 shirt as he competes with the likes of Hector Bellerin for a place in the side.