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Wenger allows defender join Arsenal’s Premier League rivals

Arsenal have confirmed their defender George Dobson has completed a permanent move to West Ham United.

The teenager was leading the Gunners’ Under-18′s during the 2014/15 season and Arsene Wenger has allowed the 17-year-old join their London rivals.

A statement on Arsenal’s official website read,” Young defender George Dobson has signed for West Ham United. He also featured regularly for the club in the under-19 Uefa Youth League and for Steve Gatting’s under-21s in 2014/15.”

“Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank George for his contribution to the club and to wish him well with his continued development at West Ham.