Arsenal have signed new Real Madrid midfielders Dani Ceballos borrowed, the club announced on Friday.

The 24-year-old spent the 2019-20 season at Arsenal making it clear that he wanted another season with north London.

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Sources told ESPN that Mikel Arteta had been in regular contact with Ceballos during the summer break, and it was a combination of that and his friendship with a number of his teammates that convinced him to stay with the Gunners.

After the deal was announced, Arteta said: “Dani was an integral part of our team last season and ended the season in great shape. I love Dani’s passion and commitment and he’s a very talented player. We’re all very happy to have him to welcome back. ” and we look forward to seeing him pick up where he left off. “

Ceballos began pre-season training at Madrid but then flew to London to meet with Arsenal ahead of the first Premier League game against Fulham on September 12.

The midfielder impressed in the second half of the 2019-20 season, ending the season with 24 league games and starting in the FA Cup final win over Chelsea last month.

Technical Director Edu added: “We are delighted to have Dani back with us for the new season. We all know his qualities after an impressive 2019/2020 season that ended with him playing a key role in our FA Cup success We “We are delighted to add Dani to the list of quality players we include.”