ARSENAL finally lost their bid to retain midfielder Mathieu Flamini after he put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal at AC Milan.
The French midfielder, who's deal at the Emirates expires at the end of the season was happy to complete the switch to Seria A yesterday.
"I am very happy, thank you very much," Flamini told waiting reporters outside MilanLab in the afternoon.
Reports suggest Flamini's new deal at the San Siro is worth a huge £2.7 million-a-season.
"I'm not surprised by his talent and I assume several teams would have wanted his services," said Milan chief Ariedo Braida. "Although no negotiations are ever easy, it wasn't difficult to convince Flamini to join Milan.
"Flamini has made a choice as his contract with Arsenal is coming to an end and we are delighted he has chosen Milan.
"He is a very good player and he can offer a lot to the team."
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