Official: Arsenal confirm Cedric arrival on loan from Southampton

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Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Portuguese defender Cedric Soares on loan till the end of the season from Premier League rivals Southampton.

Arsenal have completed their second signing of the January transfer window, having confirmed the transfer of Portuguese international Cedric Soares from Southampton on the transfer deadline day.

Arsenal were in the market for reinforcements at centre-back and right-back following Calum Chambers’ season-ending injury. Hector Bellerin has had his own injury problems throughout the campaign while Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been inconsistent, which led to Mikel Arteta wanting a new right-sided full-back.

And the arrival of Cedric meets the Arsenal manager’s requirements. The 28-year-old signs for the Gunners on loan till the end of the season, but there is no option to make the transfer permanent.