Arsenal have completed the widely anticipated signing of Lille striker Gervinho for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old caught Arsene Wenger's eye after scoring 15 goals as Lille won the French League and Cup double last season. The Ivory Coast international said: "It's a great feeling to be an Arsenal player. I've always dreamed to play for this club. Wenger told the club's website: "He has qualities that I find very important. I think he is a very good addition to the squad." The Gunners boss hinted that his new signing will have a versatile role at the Emirates. He added: "Gervinho is a player that can play in a number of positions up front. He can play on the right, on the left, and through the middle." "He has the qualities we like technically. He is good one against one, he is strong and was the best provider in the French League with assists and he scored 15 goals." Gervinho is said to have signed a "long-term contract" with the Gunners. The played continued: "I've achieved this dream now and I am so happy. It's one of the most beautiful days of my life. "I'm very happy to have the chance to work with Arsene Wenger. I came here because I believe that he can improve my game and help me reach another level, but the most important thing for me is that I bring a lot to the team for whom I'm playing." He began his career at ASEC Mimosas in Abidjan, which also produced Kolo Toure, Yaya Toure, Salomon Kalou and Emmanuel Eboue.
