Tag: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Sokratis Papastathopoulos plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Greek defender arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Borussia Dortmund for £17.6m and earns around £92,000-per-week or £4,784,000-per-year. Sokratis wears the number 5 shirt. He was born on June 9, 1988. Sokratis is married to Xanthippi Stamoulaki.

Sokratis Papastathopolus of Arsenal. Arsenal Training Ground, London Colney, Hertfordshire, 5th June 2018. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club.

Sokratis: Contract details and all the numbers

Arsenal finally announced the signing of Greek defender, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, on Monday evening so let's see what we know about the deal.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Official: Arsenal sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal have signed Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos in a £16m deal, making him the club's first senior acquisition of the summer window.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis completes medical ahead of club announcement

Sokratis Papastathopoulos has completed his medical with Arsenal, ahead of the imminent official announcement of his transfer.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Arsenal close to signing of Sokratis: Medical scheduled, fee agreed

Arsenal are close to signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund, with a medical scheduled in the coming days, according to reports.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis’ father: He chose Arsenal over Manchester United

Sokratis Papastathopoulos’s father, Charalambos, has revealed the player rejected the chance to move to Manchester United during this window in order to sign for Arsenal.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Borussia Dortmund confirm Sokratis will join Arsenal

Michael Zorc told Revier Sport that Sokratis Papastathopoulos will be joining Arsenal but that the deal is not quite complete just yet.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Borussia Dortmund sign replacement for ‘Arsenal-bound’ 30-year-old

Borussia Dortmund’s director of football, Michael Zorc, has confirmed that the club will sign Abdou Diallo to replace Sokratis Papastathopoulos who is heading to Arsenal.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Sheth: Sokratis deal done, Torreira imminent, interest in Martins

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told their transfer podcast that two Arsenal transfer deals will be done in the near future, with another one potentially to come.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Official announcement all that’s missing: Arsenal’s 3rd signing done

Arsenal have signed Sokratis Papastathopoulos with only the official announcement to come.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsey offered new Arsenal deal

Fans will be delighted to hear that Arsenal have offered Aaron Ramsey a new deal.
Freiburg´s Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncu reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match of Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg in Dortmund, western Germany, on September 23, 2016. / AFP / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Sheth: Sokratis deal is done, Soyuncu is next

Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth claims Arsenal have agreed a deal for Sokratis Papastathopoulos, to be announced in July, and Caglar Soyuncu is next.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Arsenal complete €18m deal but no announcement until July

Arsenal have reportedly completed a deal to sign Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund with the announcement expected to come after 1 July as the Germans wait for their new financial year to start.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Arsenal set to announce Yacine Adli and Sokratis Papastathopoulos ‘in the coming days’

Arsenal are set to announce the signing of Yacine Adli and Sokratis Papastathopoulos in the coming days, after reports they've agreed to join the North London club this week.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis’ father gives details of his son’s Arsenal contract and admits he snubbed Manchester...

Sokratis Papastathopoulos' father, Charalambos, revealed all the details of his son's move to Arsenal on Monday, whilst speaking on Greek radio.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis set for Arsenal medical this week ahead of £15m transfer

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is set for his Arsenal medical this week, ahead of a £15m transfer from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Germany.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Arsenal very close to signing 4 players

It has been nine days since Arsenal announced that Unai Emery would replace Arsene Wenger in charge of the team and in that time, four players have emerged as clear targets that are close to joining Arsenal.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Medical planned for €17m 3-year Sokratis deal as ‘fine details’ get sorted

Arsenal are closing in on signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos with Kicker in Germany reporting that the player will now undergo a medical ‘in the coming week’ as the ‘fine details’ of the transfer are worked out.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Assessing Arsenal’s rumoured first 3 transfers under Unai Emery

If reports are to be believed, Arsenal aren't too far away from announcing the first three signings of the Unai Emery managerial era.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

£16m Arsenal deal almost complete as Emery’s rebuild gets going

Arsenal are close to completing a £16m deal to bring Borussia Dortmund’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos to the club as Unai Emery’s first signing.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Arsenal £3m short to complete 29-year-old transfer, agreement expected to be reached

Kicker in Germany are expecting Sokratis Papastathopoulos to move to Arsenal this summer with the two clubs getting closer on the final price.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Unai Emery’s first 2 Arsenal signings almost done

Stephan Lichtsteiner is close to moving to Arsenal but he will not be the first to arrive according to reports this morning – that honour will fall to Sokratis Papastathopoulos.

Manchester United enter the race for Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Manchester United are joining Arsenal in the race for departing Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal set to sign Sokratis from Dortmund on a 2-year deal

Arsenal are set to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, with the German club already searching for a successor, according to reports in the country.

Sokratis ‘about to join Arsenal’ for €20m + our scouting report

Dortmund defender Sokratis is close to joining Arsenal for a fee in the region of €20m, according to German outlet Bild.

Pires: I would welcome Martial and Sokratis at Arsenal

Robert Pires thinks Arsenal should sign Anthony Martial and Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer, after recent media links to both players.

Mislintat wants Arsenal to sign Sokratis: Club in contact with his agent

Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund this summer, and the player’s agent has already contacted the club, according to reports.

Sokratis ‘delaying contract talks’ amid Arsenal and Manchester United interest

Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis is delaying signing a new contract at the club, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Juventus all following developments with the defender.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat spotted in the stands during Schalke v Dortmund

Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat was in the stands for Schalke’s derby match against Borussia Dortmund over the weekend.

Arsenal interested in Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre back Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer, despite being overstocked in defenders.