Arsenal confirm they have made another signing this summer, with Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos making the switch to the Emirates Stadium. He’s the third arrival ahead of the new season, joining Stephan Lichtsteiner who signed from Juventus and Bernd Leno who signed from Bayer Leverkusen. Sokratis will wear the No.5 shirt next season.
The 30-year-old made 198 appearances in all competitions for Dortmund since his arrival at the Westfalenstadion from Werder Bremen in 2013. Sokratis will be some much-needed experience to the Arsenal backline, after Per Mertesacker hung up his boots to become the new Head of Academy.