Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund on a three-year deal.
#SOKRATIS is a GUNNER ?https://t.co/cXebuFxKQl
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 2, 2018
The club have signed the Greek international for a fee rumoured to be in the region of £16m.
The 30-year-old central defender has become Arsenal’s third signing of the summer, joining Stephan Lichtsteiner and Bernd Leno.
Sokratis has been a consistent force at the back for Dortmund over the years, although he was found wanting at times last season for the German outfit.
The official confirmation has been delayed with Dortmund looking to wait until July to announce the move.
Arsenal have also agreed a deal to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira, with Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins also being linked.
Torreira is expected to join the Gunners after the World Cup, with the player’s father confirming that the tenacious midfielder will undergo a medical once the tournament is completed.
