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Jurrien Timber: Arsenal sign Ajax & Netherlands defender for £34m

Arsenal have completed the signing of Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber for £34m.

Timber's fee could rise to £38.5m and the 22-year-old joins on a long-term deal.

He will further bolster Arsenal's defence after centre-back William Saliba agreed a new four-year contract.

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

More to follow.

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