Sead Kolasinac confident of being an Arsenal success and confirms contract length

New Arsenal signing Sead Kolasinac is confident his flexibility will prove an asset at the Emirates Stadium.

The 23-year-old becomes Arsene Wenger's first summer signing having joined from Schalke on a free transfer, the player confirming he has signed a five-year deal.

Kolasinac, a Bosnia international, has underlined his ability to play in a variety of positions and being comfortable as part of a back three.

The Gunners switched to a three-man defence for the final 10 games of the season, winning nine including the FA Cup Final over Premier League champions Chelsea.

"It feels really good and I’m pleased to be here," he told the club's official website. "I’m happy to have signed at Arsenal for five years and I’m really pleased.website. "I’m happy to have signed at Arsenal for five years and I’m really pleased.

He added: "I think my main strength is my mentality. I’m a player who will try to help the team as well as I can. My strengths are my mentality.

"There are different positions but I think left back is where I feel most comfortable. I can play as part of a three at the back too or further forward. I’m really flexible."

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