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Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian journalist, confirmed on Saturday night that Arsenal has finally tied up a deal with Lille for Gabriel Magalhaes.
The defender will arrive in London on Monday to sign his contract and put other finishing touches to his move.
The 22years old defender cost Arsenal €30million – €26million down payment and €4million in bonuses according to Di Marzio
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Magalhaes will put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Emirates, which will see him earn €2million net annually.
“Gabriel to @Arsenal: 26M plus 4 bonus, contract till 2025 (2M net a year): his agents will fly tomorrow from Brazil, the player will arrive on Monday in London @losclive,” Di Marzio tweeted.
