Eze's move from Crystal Palace to the Gunners was announced yesterday just before the kickoff of Arsenal's win against Leeds.
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After the 5-0 rout, Arteta was asked if the reports were true about Eze calling him: "That shows you how much he wanted to come.
"It's very different sometimes because you want to be very open and transparent with the players as they have to make decisions in their careers but I'm delighted to have him.
"I'm delighted to have him, I can tell how much it means to him and his whole family."
Eze has penned a four year deal at Arsenal, with the option of a further year and will wear the No 10 shirt.