Premier League leaders Arsenal on Friday strengthened their bid to win this season's title by signing attacking midfielder Leandro Trossard from Brighton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 28-year-old Belgian international joins Arsenal for an initial fee of 20 million pounds (24.7 million U.S. dollars), with a further seven million pounds in possible 'add-ons'.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He could make his debut when Arsenal play Manchester United on Sunday, reports news agency Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"They told me they really like me as a player, that I would really suit the system and how they want to play," commented Trossard on the Arsenal website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It helps me that I'm versatile and that I can play in different positions. They're looking forward to working with me and vice versa. I'm really excited to work with them and I think Mikel (Arteta) is a top coach," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Trossard said he was versatile as a player: "I like to be in the pocket behind the striker. On the wings, I can explore myself as well. I'm comfortable in either of those positions but if I were to choose, behind the striker -- but it all depends on the system."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Belgian scored 25 goals in 116 league appearances for Brighton, with seven of those coming in 16 games this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"This has been my best season in the Premier League until now. We did a great job at Brighton and my form has been really good. Obviously, I haven't played much since the World Cup, but I'm so excited to start at Arsenal and show myself at a top club to help the team," added Trossard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Belgian scored 25 goals in 116 league appearances for Brighton, with seven of those coming in 16 games this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n