Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has joined Arsenal FC from Serie A giants Juventus. After winning the title in each of his seven seasons with the Old Lady, Lichtsteiner signs as a free agent.
New coach Unai Emery believes, “Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to our squad. He’s a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude. Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch….”and it is easy to see.
Swiss captain since 2016, Lichtsteiner is the fourth-most capped player in Switzerland history with 99 appearances for his country as well as over 250 appearances for Juventus. Now 34, Lichtsteiner started his senior career in 2001 with Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich, where he won the league title in 2003. He played in France with Lille for three years before moving to Lazio in Italy in 2008. At Lazio, he won the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana before moving to Juventus in 2011. Lichtsteiner will wear the number twelve shirt for the 2018-2019 season.