Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIllan Meslier has signed for Arsenal (Getty)Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of 26-year-old French goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, following his departure from Leeds United. Meslier spent seven seasons at Elland Road, making 215 appearances and keeping 70 clean sheets, and played a key role in Leeds' promotion to the Premier League. The goalkeeper expressed his excitement to join Arsenal, stating his ambition to win trophies with the club and to develop his skills and gain more game time. His arrival is expected to intensify competition for the first-choice goalkeeper position, currently held by David Raya, who secured the Premier League Golden Glove award last season. Meslier will wear the number 30 shirt and is set to join his new teammates for pre-season training ahead of Arsenal's opening league fixture against Coventry City on 21 August. In fullArsenal sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Meslier is a free agent after leaving Leeds at the end of the campaign, following 215 appearances across seven seasons at Elland Road.

Arsenal are reportedly set to make their first signing of the summer transfer window with former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier