Welcome to Arsenal, Sokratis Papastathopoulos!

Greek international Sokratis Papastathopoulos has joined us on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 30-year-old arrives from Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga titles and one German Cup. The hugely-experienced defender lists Werder Bremen, AC Milan, Genoa and AEK Athens among his previous clubs.

Sokratis, who will wear the No 5 shirt for us, also has vast experience on the international stage, making 79 appearances for Greece.

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He has finally finished writing his name

[eliseebitsene]

“You have no injuries?”
“No” - **Knocks on Wood **
I love this guy already

[theghost]

I watched him at Dortmund, he is a warrior and a good tackler, you guys are looking strong next season, good luck next season.

[AlexGrtner]

Now that we’ve signed him. Can we focus on putting the following on the transfer list:
1. Mustafi
2. Iwobi
3. The guy who designed the HomeKit

[wivaspoudel]

Probably the worst kept secret in football of late.
Welcome Greek warrior.

[michaelbhoy]

Hoping him and Leno can organize our defense COYG🔴

[HamzaMohamed-drds]

Sokratis: Im sokratis
Doctor: what do we call you?
Sokratis: *stares*
Doctor: Sokratis
Bruh im dead

[kalpeshpatil]

Amazing... welcome to our beloved Arsenal...COYG...!!

[sakibshadman]

Big fan of DORTMUND... follow them for couple of years...I never imagined HE will be an Arsenal player ...wish him all the best...gladiator...

[niajareviewer]

Quality, Experienced, and Defender. To lead our back line. Sokratis Greek Warrior 🔥🇬🇷 for Arsenal. 👌

[hamzochtyga]

Just welcome so I wish u will become a good defender

[rosemerysultana]

papa! Welcome to The best club!! Greek Warrior🇬🇷!!

[kostantinosbgerhs]

We are from Greece and we are proud of that

[RedPill]

Oh yes. Great movements being made! Arsenal 4ever

[ΓιώργοςΚαραγιάννης-εν]

Sokratis, stay there for a couple of years and then come again to your only and huge love, AEK ATHENS!!!
I hope the best for you and Arsenal!

[jeffreykhang]

Watching his tackles against bayern real madrid and monaco shows his quality. Brilliant defender

[dmensah]

So happy this has now been finalised, they dragged this one for a while...can't wait to see him in action

[hardworker]

thank u unai emery for giving us this transfers earlier than we ever had for years. hope u win everything this upcoming season!!!

[kayz]

We're signing leaders. This is so exciting.

[ibrahimturay]

He's welcome at Arsenal, wish him all the very best