Returning: Mathieu Flamini will re-join Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal have announced the re-signing of Mathieu Flamini after finalising terms on a three-year deal.

The midfielder, who is a free agent after leaving AC Milan this summer, has been training with the Gunners during pre-season, and has finally convinced Arsene Wenger to bring him on board.

The 29-year-old will pocket around £40,000-a-week at the Emirates, re-joining the side he left for Milan back in 2008.

Flamini is believed to have impressed Wenger with his attitude a fitness since linking up with his former club, and will be available for the North London derby on Sunday should Arsenal complete the paper work with the Premier League on time.




‘We’re very pleased Mathieu has agreed to re-join us,’ Wenger said.

‘He is a player of real quality, with a fantastic work rate and great mentality. As we know, Mathieu is a strong midfielder, but is also is comfortable playing in defence too. He is a very good addition to our squad.’

The Frenchman, who made over 100 appearances for the Gunners during his last spell at the Emirates, will provide support to an injury-ravaged Arsenal midfield, with Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all currently on the treatment table.

Flamini becomes the fourth player to resign for Wenger during the Frenchman’s tenure at the club with Sol Campbell, Jens Lehmann and Thierry Henry also returning for second spells with the Gunners.

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