Leandro Trossard has officially been acquired by Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reputed £27 million.

The international player from Belgium has signed a long-term contract with Emirates Stadium that is anticipated to expire in July 2027.

The announcement was announced by Premier League leaders Arsenal on their official website on Friday, and the versatile midfielder is now available to play this weekend against Manchester United.

"It is good work from everyone at the club to complete the signing of Leandro," Mikel Arteta said.

"He is a versatile player with high technical ability, intelligence and a great deal of experience in the Premier League and at international level.

North London's newest arrival. pic.twitter.com/utp1apPmmv— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 20, 2023

"Leandro strengthens our squad as we head into the second part of the season and we’re all looking forward to working with him."

Mykhaylo Mudryk was previously thought to be Arsenal's main target as they made no secret of their desire to add attacking reinforcements this month.

Although Mudryk seemed keen to move to north London, Chelsea beat them to the signing of the Ukrainian international last week.

Shakhtar Donetsk said that Arsenal matched the reported £89 million (€100 million) offer from Chelsea in terms of money, but they believed the conditions and bonuses in the Blues' offer were more reasonable.

Trossard, though, may be seen by some to be a less risky signing and to offer better value.

At the Amex Stadium, Trossard has developed into a top-tier winger who provides both a goalscoring threat and creative ability. It is said that Arsenal has been interested in Trossard ever since he joined Brighton from Genk in 2019.

Only seven players have produced more than 65 opportunities in open play and at least 14 Premier League goals (excluding penalties) since the start of the previous campaign: Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Bruno Fernandes.

Tottenham, Arsenal's rivals in north London, were also said to be interested, while recent sources said a £12 million offer from Spurs was "laughed off."

After a disagreement with the team's head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who took the winger out of the lineup earlier this month due to his attitude, Trossard was eager to leave Brighton.