Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has sent a message to fresh signing Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Arsenal land Switzerland international
The North London club completed a summer swoop to land the Switzerland international in a free move from Serie A side Juventus on Tuesday
The experience 34-year-old was a crucial squad member in Turin and the defender helped the Italian champions win seven titles and four Coppa Italia trophies.
He has been handed the task to solidify the Gunners defence under Wenger’s replacement Spaniard Unai Emery.
The Swiss skipper will team up with experienced Czech Republic safe hand Cech at The Emirates Stadium as the experienced pair look to guide the North Londoners to a return to the UEFA Champions League next season.
Excited shot-stopper
The Gunners number one was happy to see Arsenal land one of the best and experienced full-backs in Europe.
Petr Cech wrote “Herzlich willkommen Stephan [Welcome Stephan]” on his on Twitter account.
Lichtsteiner will rival Spanish right full-back Hector Bellerin for a place in the Gunners squad next term.
Arsenal finished in sixth position in the English Premier League log last season after conceding 54 times in 38 matches in the Premier League last season.
They lost 3-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final last season to miss out on honour in their final campaign in charge.
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