Arsenal Completes Transfer Signing of Eberechi Eze, Who Will Wear Number 10 Jersey
Arsenal Football Club has officially completed the transfer of England international midfielder Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace on August 23, 2025, in a deal reportedly worth £67.5 million (approximately €80 million or $92 million). This move hijacks a potential transfer to rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who had been in advanced talks with Palace before Arsenal intervened. Eze, a 27-year-old versatile forward known for his creativity, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability from midfield or the wings, has signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year. He is a boyhood Arsenal fan, having started his youth career at the club’s academy before moving to other clubs, making this a homecoming of sorts.
As part of the announcement, Arsenal confirmed that Eze will wear the iconic number 10 jersey, previously donned by club legends like Dennis Bergkamp and Mesut Özil. This shirt number symbolizes creativity and playmaking at Arsenal, and Eze’s assignment to it underscores the high expectations for his role in the squad, potentially as a key attacking midfielder or winger under manager Mikel Arteta. Eze did not feature in Crystal Palace’s recent Europa Conference League play-off against Frederikstad, suggesting the transfer was imminent.
The signing comes amid Arsenal’s active summer transfer window, aimed at bolstering their squad for the Premier League title challenge. Eze’s addition is seen as a major coup, providing depth and flair to Arsenal’s attack, especially after injuries and departures in similar positions. Fans and pundits have reacted positively on social media, with Arsenal’s official X account posting a welcome video captioned “It was only ever Arsenal. A boyhood Gooner, our new number 10 – welcome home, Ebere ❤️,” which has garnered over 89,000 likes. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the details, noting the number 10 assignment.
Eze is expected to join training soon and could make his debut in the coming weeks, potentially against Leeds United in the Premier League. This transfer marks a significant investment in Arsenal’s ambition to compete at the highest level.
