Arsenal missed the Premier League’s 12:00 pm registration deadline on Friday to officially register Eberechi Eze for their upcoming clash against Leeds United. The 27-year-old midfielder, who recently completed his £67.5 million transfer from Crystal Palace, will not be eligible to feature in the game on Saturday.
Eze spent Friday at Arsenal’s training ground in Colney, undergoing medical examinations and signing a five-year contract after Arsenal hijacked Tottenham Hotspur’s move by matching their offer to Crystal Palace. Despite the swift transfer process, Arsenal fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Eze make his competitive debut.
However, the English international is expected to be available for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool scheduled for August 31. There’s a possibility he may be introduced to the home crowd prior to that fixture, but he will have to wait until after the Leeds game to officially take the field for the Gunners.
The signing of Eze marks a significant addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad, bolstering Arsenal’s creative options as they aim to mount a strong challenge in the Premier League this season. The midfielder was notably left out of Crystal Palace’s Europa Conference League playoff against Fredrikstad, signaling the end of his time with Palace and the beginning of a new chapter at Arsenal.
Fans eagerly anticipate seeing Eze don the red and white kit and add his flair to Arsenal’s attacking lineup in the coming weeks.