Arsenal sign French defender Sagna

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Bacary Sagna on a long-term contract from French club Auxerre.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Bacary Sagna on a long-term contract from French club Auxerre.

The fee for the 24-year-old defender, who has been in the France squad but has not yet earned a cap, is undisclosed.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: "We are delighted to have signed Bacary Sagna. He is a very capable defender and has played consistently well for Auxerre in recent seasons."

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