Arsenal have signed Jacob Cuvier from Serie A side Spezia for €20m (£17.6m) on a deal that runs until 2027.
The Poland defender, 22, offers much-needed support for Mikel Arteta’s squad in their title push, with Brazilian defender Gabriel having played in every Premier League match so far this season.
Kiwior matches the profile of the player the club is prepared to sign.
He has won nine caps for Poland and started all four of their matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
He was pictured with Arsenal sporting director Edo during Sunday’s 3-2 win over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Caviar is the second player to join the Premier League leaders this month following a £21m deal for Brighton striker Leandro Troussard. His contract until 2027 has an option for another year after that.
“He is a young, versatile defender who has shown great talent and qualities in Serie A with Spezia and also at international level with Poland,” said manager Mikel Aretta.
“Jacob is a player who will bring strength and quality to our defensive unit. We welcome Jacob and his family to Arsenal and look forward to working with him.”
Caviar made his professional debut for Slovak side Zeleziarne Podbrezova in 2019 before joining MSK Zilina later that year.
He signed a four-year contract for Spezia in August 2021.
