Sporting Lisbon have confirmed that Arsenal winger Joel Campbell has signed on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old established himself as a regular in Arsene Wenger’s first team squad last season scoring four goals in 30 appearances.
Campbell’s move to Portugal represents his fifth loan deal since signing for the Gunners in 2011 from homeland side Saprissa. He’s previously played in France (Lorient), Spain (Real Betis & Villarreal) and Greece (Olympiakos).
Sporting announced the move on their Twitter feed. Arsenal have since confirmed the story.
#oMundoSabeQue you should sign Joel Campbell!!@Sporting_CP
.@joel_campbell12 challenge accepted! Welcome to Sporting CP! #BemvindoCampbell pic.twitter.com/NyA7vIv2aV
Speaking about his move to the Estadio Jose Alvalade, Campbell said: “I can only promise to work a lot. To sacrifice myself for the team and to deliver 100 per cent. I think the results will come as a consequence. I know what I can do and I hope everything goes well for me at the Alvalade.”
We can only assume that Campbell has been allowed to move to ease Serge Gnabry’s reintroduction to the first team. The Germany under-21 international will return to London with a silver medal after losing last night’s Olympic football tournament final to Brazil.
Best of luck to Joel. It looks as though he got out while he could.
