Arsenal boss Unai Emery is delighted with their swoop for Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira.

The Uruguay international midfielder has completed his £26m move from Sampdoria to the Gunners.

Emery said: “In Lucas Torreira, we have signed a young player who is a very bright talent in the game.

“A midfielder with great quality, I have enjoyed watching his performances for Sampdoria Uruguay World Cup.

“He is a young player already with good experience, but who wants to keep on growing.

"We welcome Lucas to Arsenal and look forward to him joining us soon for pre-season."