Arsenal have signed Jurrien Timber from Ajax on a $45 million transfer.

Timber can play either right-back or center-back.

"We're really excited that Jurrien has joined us," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in a statement. "He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality.

"Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it's like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax. We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad."