Arsenal confirm signing of Kolasinac from Schalke

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Schalke 04’s Sead Kolasinac, who has joined the club on a free transfer.

In a statement on Tuesday, Arsenal announced that the 23-year-old will join the club “on a long-term contract” and will link up for pre-season training in July, “subject to the completion of all regulatory processes.”

The Gunners had been keeping tabs on the player since the start of the 2015-16 season.

The left-back completed a medical and agreed personal terms with the club at the end of April.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international can play at left-back, center-back and in midfield and emerged as a key player for Schalke in recent seasons, featuring for the club in the Champions League and Europa League.