Arsenal sign Francis Coquelin

Arsene Wenger has signed his third player of the summer and his second French midfielder with Francis Coquelin joining from third division side Laval.

The 17-year-old experienced a promising trial with The Gunners last season and was expected to put pen to paper in the last two months.

Coquelin reportedly passed a medical in North London in May but his move has just been officially announced on the club’s official website.

Laval revealed in June that the player, who did not sign a first professional contract with Les Tangos, was allowed to move on as a free agent.

As a consequence, Arsenal are believed to have signed the Frenchman without paying any fee.

“Arsenal have signed French midfield player Francis Coquelin on professional terms,” read a statement on the club’s official website.

Werder Bremen youngster Amaury Bischoff could be The Gunners’ next signing.