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Apr 13
2009

Andrei Arshavin: Born Entertainer, On and Off the Pitch

Posted by MaireOfeire in Arshavin, Arsenal
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February the third, 2009 saw one of the most protracted transfers in recent history finally come to a conclusion.

After what seemed like an eternity, Russian captain Andrei Arshavin put pen to paper to conclude his move from UEFA Cup Champions Zenit St. Petersburg to English giants Arsenal.

While the deal was classed as an "undisclosed fee", Arsenal's number twenty three is the club's record signing.

So what have Arsenal, the fans, club and manager got for their buck?

At the time of the move, Zenit St. Peterburg manager Dick Advocaat said: "Arsenal don't realise just how good a player Andrei Arshavin is. He'll be a sensation in England. He's worth more than they have paid."


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Feb 06
2009

Arsene FINALLY Gets Arshavin At Arsenal And I Survive Several Heart Scares

Posted by MaireOfeire in EPL, Arshavin, Arsene Wenger, Arsenal
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16:54 GMT and my heart beat normally again while my breathing went back to a safe level. It was official-Andrei Arshavin had finally signed for Arsenal.

Arsenal fans thought we knew all about protracted transfers in the summer window when the will-he-won't-he Nasri saga was concluded in our favour. In the end, Samir Nasri's deal turned out to be a drop in the ocean compared to Arshavin's.

Arsene Wenger has been a fan of Arshavin for some time but baulked at the asking price following last summer's European Championships. Despite interest from other clubs, the Russian captain stayed at Zenit St.Petersburg.

However, it quickly became obvious that Arshavin was unhappy in Russia and wanted to ply his trade in one of Europe's bigger leagues.

As the winter transfer window progressed it became quite clear that Arsenal were the only team that had put in an official bid for the Russian. Despite the best efforts of Zenit and the very annoying agent Denis Latcher, Manchester City showed no interest in the midfielder.

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