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Arsenal complete Polish teen Bielik signing

Xinhua, January 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Arsenal on Wednesday officially announced the deal of 17-year-old Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw.

The Gunner have not revealed the transfer fee. British media believed that Bielik, who can play both midfield and centre-back,cost the London club around 2.5 million pounds.

"It's a gamble but it's worth to take the gamble.If he does succeed, then the price is cheap," Arsenal's manager Wenger said.

The talented Poland youth international made five league appearances for Legia Warsaw and he is expected to work initially within the Arsenal's U-21 side. Endit