Robert Lewandowski Joins Olivier Giroud In Strike Force
Bould Decided To Pay A Small Fee To Bring Robert To London Immediately
Despite Steve Bould previously admitting to wanting Thibaut Courtois to become the next Gunner, he has now announced Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski as the next, and final signing of the season, signing for a measly fee of just £5.25 million. The 25-year-old admitted to being ecstatic at getting to play in England, after spending four years in Germany.
The world-class striker's contract was due to run out at the end of the season, resulting in Bould attempting, and succeeding, to snap up the Pole on a free transfer. However, with Arsenal still in contention to win numerous trophies, the Englishman decided to fork out the £5 million to immediately requires the services of the 6'0'' striker.
Nevertheless, Robert Lewandowski came with a hefty wage demand. With his new contract expiring in the summer of 2015, he will be earning a mega £120k, making him the club's highest earner. Having scored 15 goals in 25 games this season, Robert was the hottest property of the year, with Arsenal beating off fierce competition from Chelsea, Juventus, AC Milan and notably fellow German side FC Bayern.
With Lewandowski expected to link up with Olivier Giroud, who has found some issues in front of goal recently, the duo may form a formidable partnership to guide Arsenal to victory. Fans are delighted with the signing, with shirts selling out within hours of being released, while being described as the best signing since the days of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.
Antonio Adan has also left the club for a fee of £875k to join Liverpool, having signed for free in August 2013.