LONDON ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Kevin Doyle of Wolves (L) tangles with Alex Song of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 12 2011 in London England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
Barcelona Complete Alex Song Transfer
Barcelona have completed the transfer of former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song, signing the Cameroon international to a five-year contract.
Barcelona Complete Alex Song Transfer
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Alex Song Completes Barcelona Move
Just in case you were one of the zero people who thought the Alex Song to Barcelona deal might somehow fall through, here's some confirmation that it's all done:
Alex Song completes his move from Arsenal to Barcelona, signing a five-year deal at the Nou Camp
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 20, 2012#bbcfootball
Arsenal had announced that Song would be leaving in the wake of their 0-0 draw against Sunderland to open the 2012/13 season, so this was something of a foregone conclusion. Regardless, Barcelona now have a player who can serve as a backup in both the midfield and the defensive line, essentially replicating the role Javier Mascherano used to play before he was converted into a full-time centre back.
The Gunners, meanwhile, probably need to buy a new defensive midfielder, because their best options there right now are Francis Coquellin and Abou Diaby. Rumour has it that they're in the chase for French international Yann M'Vila, and they could simply spend the money (reportedly £16M) that Barcelona gave them for Song on the 22-year-old.
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Alex Song Leaves Arsenal For Barcelona
Arsenal have announced the departure of Alex Song to Barcelona, their second high-profile departure within the span of a week.
