Arsenal sign 20 year old Spanish winger Reyes from Sevilla

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From BBC News:

Arsenal sign Reyes

REYES FACTFILE

Born: 1 September, 1983
Sevilla debut: 30 January, 2000 vs Real Zaragoza
First Sevilla goal: 16 September, 2001 vs Espanyol
Spain debut: 6 September, 2003 vs Portugal
First Spain goal: 11 October, 2003 vs Armenia

Sevilla’s Spanish international winger Jose Antonio Reyes has joined Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.

The Premiership leaders confirmed on Tuesday they had snapped up the 20-year-old, who is reportedly valued at �20m, on a long-term deal.

Reyes initially revealed the move on his personal website.

And Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger told the Gunners’ official website: “Jose Reyes is a fantastic signing for Arsenal Football Club.”

Reyes has been linked with the London club since the summer, but Arsenal reportedly had a bid turned down in December.

Wenger, after finally luring the Spaniard, said: “He is a very talented young player, who can play in midfield or as a supporting striker.

“He can play on the left or on the right, in fact, anywhere as an offensive player. Jose will be a great asset to our squad.”

Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido described the move as “the saddest thing we’ve ever had to do”.

And Reyes added: “I’m the happiest man and the saddest man in the world at the same time.

“I’m leaving the best team in Spain to join the best team in England.

“Without a doubt this is a step forward in my career but I’m not forgetting that I’m leaving the club that I love with all my heart.”

Reyes, who was under contract with Sevilla until 2010, made his full international debut for Spain as a substitute in September.

The left-sided player has made two further international appearances and scored 21 goals in 84 Primera Liga games.

Reyes, who has trained with Sevilla’s first-team since he was 15, enjoyed arguably his best league performance in the 4-1 defeat of Real Madrid earlier this season.

He is set to move to Highbury immediately if he passes a medical on Wednesday, becoming the club’s record signing in the process.

Reyes will also be eligible for Champions League football this season.