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Finally: Podolski move officially confirmed

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  1. Gooner91

    Gooner91 Member

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    Cologne have confirmed the transfer on their website today:

    http://www.fc-koeln.de/news/detailansicht/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=4813&cHash=798324b1a22697bd2852832f171c8384

    http://www.fc-koeln.de/en/news/singleview/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=4815&cHash=5336d6960b6093b2f57cc3fa2479c02a


    Great addition to our squad.
     
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  2. Drudeboy

    Drudeboy Well-Known Member

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    finally confirmed by one side. i suspect wenger won't confirm until it can be finalised when the transfer window opens.
     
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  3. lazarus20000

    lazarus20000 Well-Known Member

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    Well i would have preferred hearing about an extension to RVPs contract first, but it's still some good news nevertheless. Quality and in his prime signing, he should be good to go pretty much straight away. Now lets get a few more signings and we are good to go!
     
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  4. KING-KERRY-DIXON

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    Nice signing, well done.
     
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  5. PeterRICK

    PeterRICK Well-Known Member

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    Woo - great news! Surely signings like this are a positive for RVP and show our intent to challenge properly next season. Well done Arsenal, keep 'em coming!
     
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  6. rannaramshere

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    WOOOOOOOOP.
    Podolski---RVP---Walcott

    Now that's a line up to be feared.
     
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    Manager Arsène Wenger said: “We are delighted to secure the deal for Lukas and see him as an important part of our future. He is a top-class player, a very good finisher and a proven performer at club and international level. He is a very strong player and will provide us with good attacking options.

    "We are happy to have made this signing early and we are looking forward to watching Lukas contribute at the European Championships over the summer, a level where he has already made 95 caps at the age of 26. That is a phenomenal record and just shows his quality as a player.”
     
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  9. PeterRICK

    PeterRICK Well-Known Member

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    I like this comment:

    Something for us to bear in mind. Clubs will be more ameanable to decent offers if they've time to use the money we're offering to get replacements in. It's no use offering the asking price at the last minute as that leaves both clubs in the sh*tter!
     
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  10. rannaramshere

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    It depends. Walcott is the quickest of the three and having him on the right with two deadly finishers alongside him? Trust me, that's a combo that would be feared by just about everyone. Especially when you add the likes of Chamberlain, Miyaichi and Gervinho (he will improve his finishing, he's a fantastic dribbler) on the bench then you see a team that finally has strength in depth.
     
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  11. Goonerzorla

    Goonerzorla New Member

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    So happy that this has finally been confirmed :). He'll be a great player for us, very versatile with a rocket of a shot on him. As long as RVP stays, we'll have excellent options next season in attack.
     
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  12. Arsenal4life

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    Great signing. Can play wide or down the middle. Precisely what we need. Well done wenger <ok> Now lets get M'Villa <ok>
     
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  13. lazarus20000

    lazarus20000 Well-Known Member

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    I think the most important is cover for RVP. At last we can rest RVP than play him every second of every game. We'll also have Miyaichi and Campbell joining our squad, so we'll have plenty of options on the wings.
     
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  14. TheBear

    TheBear Well-Known Member

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    This is such good news. The guy will be great for us.

    Now just need to convinced RVP to stay.
     
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    Should be a cracking signing.
     
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  16. suker_suker

    suker_suker Well-Known Member

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    Excellent news! This is surely a sign of a change of approach to our transfer dealings, I can't remember any top player being brought in so quickly! More please Arsene!
     
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    link is turning up blank.
    could anyone re-post? Do You have a link to Wenger's comments?
     
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  18. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    Great signing. Proven player at the top level with bags of experience and still only 26 years old. Well done Wenger and the board <ok>
     
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  19. lazarus20000

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    Arsenal agree long-term Podolski deal
    http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-agree-deal-for-podolski

    Speaking about his move, Podolski said: &#8220;I&#8217;m so happy to be joining Arsenal Football Club and to play in the Premier League. Arsenal is one of the top clubs in Europe with a huge history. There are many top quality players at Arsenal and the style of football which the team plays is fantastic. I&#8217;m proud to become an Arsenal player and am looking forward to playing my first match at Emirates Stadium and doing my best for all the Arsenal fans."

    That's as official as you're going to get. The Pod is coming!
     
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  20. theHotHead

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    Totally agree. Now lets see us try to conclude the remainder of our business after the season has already started <laugh>

    Happy to have the Pod though <diva>
     
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