MAN UTD'S SILVESTRE SET FOR ARSENAL

[K.Dub]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-announce-signing-of-mikael-silvestre
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Mikael Silvestre

Arsenal announce signing of Mikael Silvestre

Arsenal has today signed French defender Mikael Silvestre on a two year deal having joined the Gunners from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Silvestre (31), an experienced and versatile player, has been with Manchester United since 1999 winning a host of domestic honours including four Premier League titles, one FA Cup winner's medal and a League Cup winner's medal. Silvestre was also part of the UEFA Champions League winning side of 2008 and made a total of 361 appearances for the Manchester side, scoring 10 goals.

Silvestre, who debuted for French national side in 2001, has also made a total of 40 appearances for Les Bleus. Highlights of his international career so far are winning the Confederations Cup in both 2001 and 2003 and reaching the World Cup Final in 2006.

Mikael said on signing for the Gunners: "I've spent a large part of my career at United, the last nine years, and I'll remember that time fondly but feel I'm ready for a new challenge. Arsenal is known for playing technical and skilful football, and has a young but experienced squad. I'm really excited about this next stage of my career, hopefully playing my part in helping the Club to new successes." 

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said: "We have a strong squad but a young squad and Mikael's versatility, experience and calibre will provide the extra depth we need to reinforce our challenge for honours this season. His defensive adaptability will serve us well and it's a big plus that Mikael has top level experience and a great understanding of football in the Premier League."

Mikael will join up with his team-mates immediately and will wear shirt number 18.

[Wednesday, August 20, 2008]

[K.Dub]

Holy smoke, first Man Utd player to sign for us since Brian Kidd in '74

Welcome.

[Invincible]

Gotta say good buy. When we bought him, I was like what the fuck we buy him for. But he turned out to be a great signing but last season did not go well for him cos of injuries. Seeing as the team without him managed to win a double, I guess he is now surplus to requirements. I wish him all the best.

[K.Dub]

I say welcome to him with mixed feelings. It's like what do we need him for if Man Utd doesn't need him. I know he's a better player than Senderos at the center, and got alot more experience than Traoré on the left, but he's 31 and imo peaked a couple of years ago. At the center Wenger should go for the other Swiss, Djorou..

[Sweet & Tender Hooligan]

Strange signing tbh, Silvestre has looked decidedly dodgy the past few seasons.

[BANGADOSHISH!!]

Anyone know how much he went for, I know its an undisclosed fee

[Antonio]

To tell you the truth, i don't think he's a good player. But Wenger knows his shit.

[Lil White Azz]

I wish Mikael all the best.

He is a good back-up player for left back (clichy I guess)...

[BANGADOSHISH!!]

he can also play centre back too good versatile player 

[K.Dub]

Anyone know how much he went for, I know its an undisclosed fee

I'm hearing £750k

[da_notorious_mack]

wenger will get more out of him than ferguson...not sure it was the best signing they could have made though

[BANGADOSHISH!!]

Anyone know how much he went for, I know its an undisclosed fee

I'm hearing £750k