OFFICIAL: Denis Suarez seals Arsenal loan switch after extending Barca deal

The Spain international midfielder has linked up with the Gunners on an initial agreement which will run through to the end of the 2018-19 campaign

Denis Suarez has completed his loan 

move to Arsenal after extending his 

contract at Barcelona through to 2021.

Despite penning fresh 

terms at Camp Nou, the deal which has 

taken the 25-year-old to Emirates Stadium 

includes the option for Gunners to push 

through a permanent transfer in the 

summer.

Everything is now official, with Suarez 

linking up with the Gunners on an initial 

agreement through to the end of the 2018-

19 campaign.

Emery told Arsenal's website on bringing 

in a familiar face: “We are very happy that 

Denis Suarez is joining us.

"He is a player we know well and I have 

worked with him at Sevilla. He brings us 

quality and options in many different 

attacking positions, so he’ll 

be able to help the team.”

Suarez has already said his goodbyes to 

those at Camp Nou, with an emotional 

message posted on social media prior to 

the announcement of his departure.

He said: “You’re a group of amazing 

people! Thank you for everything, see you 

soon. Good luck and Força Barça.”

Suarez has been brought in by Arsenal to 

compete for playing time in attacking 

midfielder berths with Alex Iwobi and 

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is currently 

sidelined with a foot injury. 

He arrives in north London having made a 

total of 71 appearances for Barca since re-

joining the club in 2016, but having been 

used sparingly this term.