Arsecast Extra Episode 507 - 16.01.2023
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Shakhtar Arsenal Negotiations
Chelsea's interest had never progressed significantly in terms of an official offer or anything like that. Arsenal absolutely believed they had the commitment of the player. They moved very quickly. Face to face talks took place in Turkey. And they had a deal within a matter of hours. I think Poland was a bit of a red herring because I think the key people for Shakhtar were in Turkey. The owner was not in Turkey and he had the final sign off on the deal, but that was done over a call. But by that point, everything was already agreed. Chelsea, they have paid 100 million. It's 70 plus 30. As huge as that number sounds, that 70 plus 30,
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