Name- Bacary Sagna
Born- February 14, 1983, Sens, France
Position- Defender
Squad Number- 3
Previous Club(s)- Auxerre
Joined Arsenal- July 12, 2007
Arsenal Debut- Fulham (h)
Premiership
August 12, 2007,
Won 2-1
Born- February 14, 1983, Sens, France
Position- Defender
Squad Number- 3
Previous Club(s)- Auxerre
Joined Arsenal- July 12, 2007
Arsenal Debut- Fulham (h)
Premiership
August 12, 2007,
Won 2-1
Bacary was signed from Auxerre in the summer of 2007 to bolster Arsenal's options in defence. On the evidence on pre-season, he will be battling with Justin Hoyte for the right-back slot while Emmanuel Eboue operates in a more advanced position.
Bacary, who was born in France but has Senegalese parents, was a regular for Auxerre after breaking into their first team in 2004. He was coached by the legendary Guy Roux and made 87 appearances for the French side, gaining European experience in the Uefa Cup last season and winning the French Cup in 2005.
The powerful defender was called up to the French national squad for the first time in June 2007 and is widely-regarded as the long-term successor to current France right back, the veteran Willy Sagnol.
"Bacary is a very capable defender and has played consistently well for Auxerre in recent seasons," said Arsène Wenger. "He plays mainly at right back, but can also play along the defence or in midfield. He is strong, quick and enjoys defending but also has a good offensive side to his game.
"He has a fighting spirit and will be a very good addition to our squad."
Bacary, who was born in France but has Senegalese parents, was a regular for Auxerre after breaking into their first team in 2004. He was coached by the legendary Guy Roux and made 87 appearances for the French side, gaining European experience in the Uefa Cup last season and winning the French Cup in 2005.
The powerful defender was called up to the French national squad for the first time in June 2007 and is widely-regarded as the long-term successor to current France right back, the veteran Willy Sagnol.
"Bacary is a very capable defender and has played consistently well for Auxerre in recent seasons," said Arsène Wenger. "He plays mainly at right back, but can also play along the defence or in midfield. He is strong, quick and enjoys defending but also has a good offensive side to his game.
"He has a fighting spirit and will be a very good addition to our squad."
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