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|  Ivory Coast defender Eboue has completed his move to Arsenal |
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LONDON, England -- Arsenal have completed the signing of Ivory Coast right-back Emmanuel Eboue from Belgian club Beveren, the club announced on Friday.
The 21-year-old has been tracked by the Gunners for some time and could make his debut at Highbury in Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Stoke.
"He is predominantly a right-back but he has played at centre half this season for Beveren and he can even play in midfield," said Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
"He is a strong young player and he has good power, pace and skill. Obviously he lacks a little bit of experience but together with Justin Hoyte he will provide good competition for (current first choice right-back) Lauren."
Wenger's comment could spell the end of Lauren's time at Arsenal.
The Cameroon international is out of contract at the end of the season and has been offered only a one-year extension by Arsenal which he has so far refused to sign.
