Rob Holding joins Arsenal: Gunners complete signing of Bolton defender on long-term deal

Done deal: Rob Holding has joined Arsenal on a long-term deal
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Tom Doyle22 July 2016

Arsenal have announced an agreement to sign Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers on a long-term contract.

The 20-year-old had been linked with Arsenal in the past few months, with transfer speculation building heavily in recent weeks with Arsene Wenger looking to strengthen his defence.

The Gunners confirmed that a deal for Holding has been completed during a Twitter 'guess the player' quiz, with the 20-year-old already pictured in his new Arsenal kit.

A statement on the club's official site read: "The 20-year-old enjoyed a promising first senior campaign in 2015/16, making 30 appearances for Bolton and winning the club's player of the season award.

"This summer, Rob helped England Under-21s to victory in the Toulon tournament in France alongside Calum Chambers.

"Rob is a versatile player, comfortable at both centre back and full back, and we look forward to him joining up with the squad.

Arsenal training Thursday 21 July 2016

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"His transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

"We remain in the market, so stay close to Arsenal.com for any further transfer news."

Holding said of the deal: "It's something you dream of as a kid - I can't wait to get started."

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