Arsene Wenger is in no doubt midfielder Samir Nasri will make a 'quality' addition to the Arsenal squad.
The Gunners finally completed what has been a protracted transfer of the 21-year-old from Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
Wenger - who could now allow unsettled Belorussian winger Alexander Hleb to leave - feels the youngster has a 'great potential' which can be fulfilled at Emirates Stadium.
Nasri made two appearances for France at Euro 2008 and had announced last month, somewhat prematurely, that the deal had been completed.
However, with all the relevant documents now processed, and the fee reported to be in the region of £12million, Wenger can look forward to shaping his team ahead of the new season which kicks off on August 12/13 with a Champions League qualifier.
The midfielder will join up with the rest of the Arsenal squad on their pre-season tour of Austria on July 21.
Nasri will join a large French contingent at the Emirates, which already included captain William Gallas, Gael Clichy, Abou Diaby and Bacary Sagna.
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