Arsenal have completed the signing of Sao Paulo youngster, Denilson for a fee reportedly in the region of £4million pounds.
Denilson is captain of the Brazilian Under 19s and will be the third player from the nation at Arsenal, joining Gilberto and new signing Julio Baptista.
Arsenal FC can confirm the arrival of Brazilian youth international Denilson on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international transfer clearance.
Denilson (18) joins from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, where he made a total of 12 appearances which include the triumphant meeting against Liverpool in the 2005 FIFA Club World Championships.
The midfielder has also achieved success in the South American Championship (Under-17) and Libertadores Cup, both in 2005.
The Sao Paulo native captains the national side at Under-19 level.