Villarreal confirms agreement with Arsenal over transfer of Gabriel Paulista
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Arsenal have landed their second player of the winter transfer window, as Spanish side Villarreal announced Saturday that they have agreed to a deal over the permanent transfer of Brazilian center-back Gabriel Paulista.
Principio de acuerdo de traspaso con el @Arsenal por Gabriel, quien se despedirá hoy antes del partido.¡Mucha suerte! pic.twitter.com/mZkGrOgyan
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 24, 2015
Financial details were not disclosed, but it is reported by Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague that the Gunners will pay £15 million for the 24-year-old.
In addition, Villarreal confirmed that they will receive seldom-used striker Joel Campbell on a season-long loan as part of the deal.
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