Mertesacker revels in Paulista recruitment

Paulista joined from Villarreal in the recent transfer window, offering manager Arsene Wenger another option at the back after having to cope with injuries to the likes of Laurent Koscielny and Mertesacker.

It is a signing that has given World Cup winner Mertesacker a great deal of optimism as Arsenal, sitting fifth in the Premier League, eye silverware in the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.

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