Gunner: Arsenal confirm Alexis Sanchez capture

Arsenal have announced that Alexis Sanchez has agreed to join the club from Barcelona.

The Chile international is to sign a long-term contract with the Gunners after an undisclosed fee was struck with La Liga side Barcelona.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on the  club's official website : "As many people have seen during the World Cup this summer, Alexis is a fantastic footballer and we are delighted that he is joining us at Arsenal Football Club.

"Alexis will add power, creativity and much quality to our squad and we are all looking forward to him joining up with us in a few weeks. He has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him integrate into the Arsenal squad.

"I'm sure all Arsenal supporters will join me in welcoming Alexis to our club."

Sanchez said: "I'm so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge support around the world and a great stadium in London.

"I'm looking forward to meeting my new teammates and to be playing for Arsenal in the Premier League and Champions League. I will give my best to Arsenal and want to make all the supporters happy."