Croatian international striker Eduardo da Silva has agreed a move to Arsenal. The record-breaking scorer in Croatian League football will move to the Emirates Stadium when he completes his medical.
Born in Brazil but a naturalised Croatian, his transfer could become a Croatian record. He has topped Croatia's scoring charts for the last two seasons.
"I am excited and happy in the same time, also very proud that I am going to play in such a big club. Every football player wants to play for Barcelona, Real [Madrid], Manchester United or Arsenal one da, and so do I.
"I want to progress in my career, but it will be hard to leave Dinamo Zagreb after eight years. I will miss the club, the guys...I will be back one day, but now I want to accept a new challenge."
At international level, Eduardo has the mpressive record of 7 goals in 12 appearances for Croatia.
Dinamo president Mirko Barisic has claimed that Arsenal had to spend all they received from Barcelona for Henry to buy Eduardo.
"I think the transfer is worth €24 million (£16.25 million) from the money Arsenal got after selling Henry to Barcelona," said Barisic.
However, Sky Sports News understands that the fee for Eduardo about half that amount - closer to £8 million.
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