OFFICIAL: Arsenal’s fourth summer signing finally confirmed

Nigeria youngster Kelechi Nwakali has taken to social media to finally confirm that he is officially an Arsenal player. 

The 18-year-old used his personal Twitter account to confirm the news on Thursday afternoon after months of speculation linking him with the transfer. 

Kelechi was originally set to sign for the Gunners back in January but the deal was put on hold until he turned 18 due to Fifa regulations. 

Now, however, it appears that the move has finally gone through, and he can focus on trying to break into the Arsenal first team.

I am officially an @Arsenal player.Thanks to God and my family and friends.Hard work starts now! pic.twitter.com/SCdi9j5bY4

— Kelechi Nwakali (@Kelechi_nwakali) August 4, 2016

The teenager has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners,rejecting interest from both Manchester City and Chelsea before his move to Arsenal. 

It is also thought that Nwakali – who was also linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich – will join up with the Arsenal Under-21 side ahead of next season. 

Although yet to be officially confirmed by Arsenal, his move would make Nwakali the club’s fourth summer signing after Granit Xhaka, Takuma Asano and Rob Holding.