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Jake Stokes

Oleksandr Zinchenko's first words as an Arsenal player as he issues Premier League challenge

Oleksandr Zinchenko has issued a Premier League title challenge after completing a move to Arsenal from Manchester City. The 25-year-old, who has penned a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, is the Gunners' latest signing of the summer following the arrivals of Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus.

The Ukraine international has insisted that he's eager for a new challenge, with silverware in his sights. Zinchenko's move to north London follows Edu's mission to undergo an overhaul this summer as Mikel Arteta seeks Champions League qualification.

And, singing from the same hymn sheet as the Spaniard, Arsenal's fifth signing spoke to the club's official website. Zinchenko began: "Thank you so much. First of all I would like to say this is a boyhood dream come true, because I was a massive fan when I was a kid.

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