Edu explains Arsenal transfer move for Cedric Soares

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Arsenal technical director Edu insists Cedric Soares’ plentiful Premier League experience renders him an excellent addition to Arsenal’s first team squad.

The Portugal international, who has played over 100 Premier League games for Southampton, joins the Gunners on an initial six-month loan.

Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to add conventional full-backs to his squad with the likes of Ainsley Maitlaind-Niles and Bukayo Saka having been forced deputise for Hector Bellerin, Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney in the last month.

‘Cedric is a defender with good experience of the Premier League, and of course at international level,’ said Edu.

‘He is another strong addition to our defensive unit who will provide our squad with quality. I know he is a player who plays with absolute full commitment and energy.