Arsenal complete loan signing of Cedric Soares

Cedric Soares has become Arsenal’s second signing of the January window as he joined the club from Southampton.

The 28-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta’s side on loan until the end of the season but he only has six months remaining on his contract at Southampton.

He will compete alongside Hector Bellerin for the right-back position.

Speaking during his first press in Arsenal jersey, Soares revealed he nearly joined the club previously in his career but did not specify when.

“It has been a while. We were close a few years ago, so it’s not the first time. It didn’t happen that time but now thank God it came true. I’m super happy,” Soares said when asked how quickly the move happen when he first heard of Arsenal’s interest.

Below are other statements Cedric Soares made during his first interview in Arsenal jersey as reported by Arsenal.com.

You’re an Arsenal player, how does it feel?

“It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true being here, and being able to play for Arsenal is unreal,”

You obviously had a great time at Southampton. Was it a tough decision to leave there?

Obviously it was important for me in my career to come here. They gave me the opportunity to play in the Premier League but it’s amazing this step, to come here and play for Arsenal. To be able to reach this point is unbelievable.