Saturday 23 July 2016

Arsenal sign young defender Holding from Bolton

Rob Holding

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Rob Holding on a long-term contract from third tier Bolton Wanderers, the Premier League club said on Friday.

The 20-year-old made 30 appearances last season as Bolton were relegated from the championship.
"It's something you dream of as a kid -- I can't wait to get started," Holding told the Arsenal website.
Rob HoldingplayRob Holding is Arsenal's third signing of this summer (Arsenal FC via Getty Images )

British media reported that Arsenal paid $2.62m for Holding, who can play as a central defender or full back,
He is manager Arsene Wenger's third signing of the close season, following midfielder Granit Xhaka and striker Takuma Asano to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal, who finished second last season, begin their new campaign on Aug. 14 against Liverpool.

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