Thursday Sep 29 2005 15:57
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has welcomed Em
ManUel Eboue to Highbury after the Ivory Coast interntaional officially completed his move from Beveren.
The Gunners boss also revealed that the right-back could play in this weekend's FA Cup third round clash against Stoke City.
The 21-year-old has been training with the Arsenal first team since January 1, but has now received all the necessary clearances and is available for selection.
"EmManUel Eboue is predominantly a right-back but he has played at centre-half this season for Beveren and he can even play in midfield," said Wenger.
"He is a strong, young player and he has good power, pace and skill. We are delighted to welcome EmManUel to Arsenal and he will go straight into the squad for our match against Stoke."
Eboue made his debut for his country last September in a World Cup qualifier against Sudan and played six games while on trial with the Gunners in July 2004.
He started his career at ASEC Abidjan in his homeland before being snapped up by Beveren in 2002.
He scored four goals in 65 appearances for the Belgian side.
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