That's unexpected. Wouldn't have minded him couple years ago as even in his early 30s he was still very good for Juventus, but at 34 you'd wonder if he can still be a good back up option.

Wenger would never sign him.

Maybe he can be a good backup for a season or two, but ideally we'd find someone younger of course. Bloke was a class act a couple of years ago though. He had a good season for Juventus for what it's worth.

Liquidate the club, burn the Emirates to the ground and put a Colossus of Rhodes style statue of Sir Arsene Wenger in its place. Please.

Talk of a 1 year deal (random twitter noise)

The real positive about this deal is that AMN can finally just focus on playing as a midfielder

I wonder if we're selling Chambers? Would be an easy way to raise some dosh.

Mirth wrote:

Talk of a 1 year deal (random twitter noise)

The real positive about this deal is that AMN can finally just focus on playing as a midfielder

"Positive"

Not a fan of this move, not at all.

Lichtsteiner is a no nonsense player though. From an experience point of view he will bring some professionalism into the squad, a serious mindset.

By now he must be about as quick as Mertesacker

Good squad depth

“Official”

Can’t wait to get the new shirt with his name printed on the back.

Could certainly have used him last season. Bellerin was overplayed, and looked like he could have used some coaching.

He might be free but he's still going to want good wages. I'm not liking the early signs about where this transfer window is going to go...

jones wrote:

That's unexpected. Wouldn't have minded him couple years ago as even in his early 30s he was still very good for Juventus, but at 34 you'd wonder if he can still be a good back up option.

Exactly what I was thinking, a few years ago maybe but last I heard physically he's in serious decline.

I think it's telling that we're signing him for his leadership/experience.

He's probably only going to end up playing once every few weeks in the cups and early rounds of the Europa league so his relative physical decline won't be apparent

goon wrote:

“Official”

Can’t wait to get the new shirt with his name printed on the back.

Long term target.

I'd be very happy with this. He'd be a instant shot of competition and nous in a position we lack both in. He's a proper defender with loads of experience, and his cameo contributions in the CL were impressive.

Terrible signing. Another Mislintat dud. We'll be the new West Ham, with Sokratis, Lichtsteiner, Monreal, Cech in our back line. Sounds like a retirement home. And wasting 22M on Leno after all that. Sounds like our worst transfer window in a while. Better sign Diallo and Dembele to make up for this rubbish.