The father of Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos says he's chosen to join Arsenal ahead of Manchester United.
Sokratis is expected to sign a three year contract at the Emirates, with an option of a further year, as he is due to have a medical on Tuesday.
Sokratis' dad Charalambos Papastathopoulos took to Greek radio station Radio 24/7 to spread the news of his son's Premier League move.
"There was interest from United but he had to wait until July for them," Charalambos said. "United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams talked but Sokratis chose to go to Arsenal.
"Arsenal had talked two years ago but I don't know why he didn't sign.
"He is going to a higher level, the world's most competitive league and I believe he will do very well.
"Sokratis is in his last year at Dortmund. This was a major reason [for completing the move].
"He is happy, he is in England at the moment, and tomorrow [Tuesday] he will be doing what he has to do, the typical things, everything will go well, he is happy, he is changing.
"I think he is going to a higher level. the world's most competitive and I believe there will go well."