The Arsenal Press: Transfer Monger: BREAKING NEWS: "He's a real defender."

Of course he is. With "he", we mean Sebastien Squillaci. In Wenger's press conference on Thursday, the Arsenal manager confirmed to the world that the French defender has joined the Gunners from Sevilla.

Wenger said:

"We needed a centre-back of quality and experience if possible, and at the right price – he was all of that.

He is a real defender and is good in the one against one, good in the air, and can score goals on set-pieces as well. I believe he will be suited to the English game."

This piece of transfer has broken Wenger's traditional "Surprise! We have a new signing! (on arsenal.com)" approach. To all long time Arsenal fans, a new signing would normally be officially announced on the Arsenal.com. Gooners world-wide knew that Squillaci had a medical at London Colney on Monday and hence, the deal would be imminent.

Anyway, Squillaci is currently back in Sevilla, sorting out his stuff there and dealing with his relocation to London. Understandably, the outgoing Sevilla defender would not be drafted into the squad to Ewood Park this Saturday. Without sounding too excited, The Arsenal Press says, "WELCOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE TO THE ARSENAL!"

Here's a brief profile of Mr Sebastien Squillaci, our new centreback.

Name: Sébastien Squillaci
Date of Birth: 11 August 1980
Place of Birth: Toulon, France
Position: Centreback
Previous Club(s): Toulon, Monaco, Ajaccio (loan), Lyon, Sevilla
Nationality: French
Senior National Caps: 21
Personal Record: Ligue 2 Champions (2001-2002), Coupe de La Ligue Champions (2002-2003), Ligue 1 Champions (2006-2007, 2007-2008), Trophée des Champions (2006), Copa Del Rey (2009-2010)