Jakub Kiwior

He may only be 22 years old, but new signing Jakub Kiwior has packed a lot into his time in the game already. England will be the fifth country he has ...

Jakub had to be patient to make his Spezia debut, but three months after his arrival, he was handed a starting spot at the San Siro in a Serie A game against Inter Milan. He was named alongside former Gunners Wojciech Szczęsny and Krystian Bielik in the 26-man squad that headed to Qatar. He featured 20 times for Spezia in the position, before moving to north London. "I noticed it during the warm-up before the match against the Netherlands. During his time as a member of their youth team, he played alongside Sambi Lokonga, who was breaking into the first-team. His two seasons at the club went well.

Kiwior, who had a spell in Belgium with Anderlecht earlier in his career, moved to Serie A from MSK Zilina in August 2021, and made 43 appearances during his ...

Arsenal sporting director Edu added: "We're delighted to have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior. "Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. Kiwior, who had a spell in Belgium with Anderlecht earlier in his career, moved to Serie A from MSK Zilina in August 2021, and made 43 appearances during his time with Spezia.

Poland defender Jakub Kiwior has enjoyed a meteoric rise from Slovakia's second division to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

"Glik can't build attacks, so he gave all balls to the younger Kiwior and due to that he has to take responsibility. "He is really good at transporting the ball alongside the field, makes progressive passes and runs. If you ask about weaknesses, probably some actions in defence, sometimes he is still making bad decisions." In tough situations, he can find solutions." "We saw potential in him, and particularly because he was left-footed. Kiwior has to transport it to the midfield or attacks. Sometimes he had the captain's armband," MSK Zilina's official adds. "That was funny and I laughed a bit, but then I explained to him as a pro you cannot eat doughnuts for lunch. He said: "Jakub had all the requirements for senior football. He didn't communicate too much and was rather introverted, but mentally very strong and was never afraid of tough moments and tough opponents. "He is a friendly guy without any conflicts and he focuses on football. He had enormous talent so we worked hard to get him and it helped as [Podbrezova] got relegated.

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners have confirmed Jakub Kiwior as the club's second signing in January on a long-term contract for a deal in the region of ...

Unlike the arrival of Leandro Trossard, Arsenal will not face a similar problem regarding Kiwior when registering his involvement as the Gunners' next game is not until Friday evening when they take on title rivals Manchester City. His contract will last until 2027 with the option to extend for a further year. "Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. The 22-year-old becomes the second arrival of the January transfer window following Leandro Trossard who joined from Brighton last week. [Arsenal complete Jakub Kiwior transfer with £21m Spezia deal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-jakub-kiwior-transfer-26041242) [Arsenal's triple boost confirmed after beating Manchester United and Premier League rule reset](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-boost-confirmed-premier-league-26046630) [Bukayo Saka reveals what Mikel Arteta said to Arsenal squad in dressing room after Man Utd win](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/bukayo-saka-mikel-arteta-arsenal-26047185) [Find the footballs on the football.london website to win cash prize, vouchers and TV worth £3,000](https://www.football.london/premier-league/find-footballs-footballlondon-website-win-25975187) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-kiwior-26044884) [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)have confirmed the signing of [Jakub Kiwior joining from Spezia](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-jakub-kiwior-transfer-26041242) for a fee of £17.5million with a potential further £3.5million in add ons.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of central defender Jakub Kiwior from Spezia. The Athletic reported that the north London club were working on a deal to ...

[The Athletic reported](https://theathletic.com/4109940/2023/01/20/arsenal-jakub-kiwior-transfer-latest/) that the north London club were working on a deal to sign the 22-year-old for a fee in excess of €20million (£17.5million). We welcome Jakub to Arsenal.” We are now all looking forward to working with Jakub and seeing his continued development with us. “Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. [Serie A](https://theathletic.com/football/serie-a/), and also at international level with [Poland](https://theathletic.com/football/team/poland/). [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) have confirmed the signing of central defender [Jakub Kiwior](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jakub-kiwior-5CnzlvZFGX4i9xvn/) from Spezia.

The 22-year-old joined Spezia Calcio in August 2021, where he made 43 appearances, and was also part of the Polish national team at the World Cup in Qatar.

“Jakub is a player who will add strength and quality to our defensive unit. “It’s fantastic that Jakub is joining us. He is a versatile young defender who has shown enormous potential and qualities with Spezia in Serie A, and also at international level with Poland,” coach Mikel Arteta said in a statement.

Coach Mikel Arteta has stated he wants another left-footed center back in his ranks to help challenge and push Gabriel Magalhaes. It appears he now has that ...

Having played in midfield earlier in his career, he might also be able to offer Arteta and Arsenal a bit of versatility, should the need arise. For Spezia, Kiwior has played on the left side of a back-3, which will obviously be a different role than the one he takes up at Arsenal. It’s that same big frame that provides him with a big advantage in duels. This signing admittedly came out of nowhere, as Arsenal were so quick the way they went about their business, much like they did with Leandro Trossard. Coach Mikel Arteta has stated he wants another left-footed center back in his ranks to help challenge and push Gabriel Magalhaes. - During his 2-year stint at MSK Zilina, the club

Jakub Kiwior's rise from football wilderness to the top of the Premier League has almost been as quick as the club he has joined in Arsenal.The 22-yea.

“I was so happy to see my name on the shirt of such a huge club. Then I saw him in the match, extraordinary. “In training, it’s very difficult to see certain things. “I love passing the ball,” added Kiwior. So, I’m happy that I’ve come to a team like that.” And Kiwior himself admitted he couldn’t help but smile at the end of what has been a far from straightforward rise to the top. He answered, ‘Doughnuts with jam’. I’m thrilled to be here. “He presented himself as if he was a player brought up in the academy of Ajax or Barcelona. Having overhauled his diet and knuckled down in training, Kiwior began to reap the benefits of the regular minutes he was afforded in Slovakia. “I knew it wouldn’t be easy, and if I got the chance, then I knew I’d have to make the most of it because it was one of my biggest dreams. Jakub Kiwior’s rise from football wilderness to the top of the Premier League has almost been as quick as the club he has joined in Arsenal.

The 22-year-old travelled to London over the weekend and was at Emirates Stadium for Arsenal's 3-2 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

'Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. We welcome Jakub to Arsenal.' We are now all looking forward to working with Jakub and seeing his continued development with us. [The 22-year-old was in attendance for Arsenal's win against Manchester United](/sport/football/article-11666133/Arsenal-set-seal-signing-Jakub-Kiwior-Spezia-21m-24-hours.html) [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) have confirmed the £21million signing of Poland defender Jakub Kiwior from [Serie ](/sport/serie-a/index.html)A side Spezia. Sporting Director Edu said: 'We're delighted to have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior. Kiwior has signed a contract until 2027, with the option of a further 12 months.

Latest Arsenal news takes a closer look at how the signing of Jakub Kiwior could impact Mikel Arteta's plans for Takehiro Tomiyasu for the remainder of the ...

So, we have the options there and we have to utilise them in the best possible way, especially with the number of minutes we’re going to have in the next few weeks. Of course, in William Saliba, Rob Holding and Ben White there are plenty of options at Arteta's disposal, but it's no secret that he prefers a natural left-footer as the left-sided defender. We welcome Jakub and his family to Arsenal and look forward to working with him." "He can play as a left-back because you could not tell if he’s a right or left-footed player. "Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. "It’s great that Jakub is joining us.

On the face of it, Jakob Kiwior seems like another sensible Arsenal signing; low-key, young and providing depth at centre-back as the Gunners push for the ...

“I was so happy to see my name on the shirt of such a huge club. So, I am happy that I have come to a team like that.” For me, it is the best league. What if the 22-year-old has the potential to startle English crowds with his powerful dribbling and unerring finishing? Evidence from his days at MSK Zilina suggests chaos could become a fortnightly serving at the Emirates. What if Kiwior has the capability to turn Arteta’s hair grey overnight?

Arsenal have completed the signing of centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Serie A's Spezia, the Premier League club announced.

[William Saliba](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/277385/William-Saliba), [Gabriel](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/236322/Gabriel) and [Rob Holding](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/218188/Rob-Holding). "Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. "It's great that Jakub is joining us.