(Photos) Arsenal shares throwback snaps of Oleksandr Zinchenko wearing an Arsenal shirt

Arsenal completed the signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.

The Ukraine international joined the Gunners for a reported 30m pounds on a five years deal.

During his first interview as an Arsenal player, he revealed being a huge fan of the north London side.

According to him, Arsenal has been his boyhood club since the era of Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas.

Zinchenko said after signing for Arsenal: “This is a boyhood dream come true, because I was a massive fan when I was a kid. Since Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas was playing there, I was just enjoying watching those games - that Arsenal.”

Meanwhile the Gunners shared a throwback photo of Zinchenko wearing an Arsenal shirt from 2011.

The former Manchester City defender was seen posing with his friends who donned the Barcelona home and away shirts.

Oleksandr Zinchenko on putting the Arsenal shirt on & meeting his team-mates: “It’s unbelievable, honestly, like I said, it’s a dream come true & since I was a kid I couldn’t even dream about it, but now it’s time, so I’m so happy