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Stephan Lichtsteiner Completes Arsenal Transfer After End of Juventus Contract

Arsenal have completed the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner following the expiration of his contract with Juventus.

News the Switzerland international had agreed a contract at the Emirates Stadium came via the club's official website on Tuesday:

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"Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to our squad," said manager Unai Emery in the statement. "He's a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude. Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch."

Lichtsteiner departed the Serie A giants at the end of the 2017-18 season having spent seven years in Turin.