Arsenal signed bargain Brazilian and £35million Barcelona ace after World Cup success
Arsenal have a long history of signing players who impressed at the World Cup
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Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist
05:30, 22 Jun 2026
Arsenal signed bargain Brazilian and £35m Barcelona ace after World Cup success
Arsenal have a long history of signing players who impressed at the World Cup
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Arsenal identified World Cup talents at bargain prices before market appreciation: Gilberto Silva (£4.5m, 2002), Alexis Sanchez (£35m, 2014), David Ospina (£3m, 2014). Rapid scouting and decision-making in critical windows enabled high-quality asset acquisitions at efficient valuations.
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