Arsenal have completed the signing of Germany international defender Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia.

Arsenal have announced the signing of the defender Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia. The central defender, 24, arrives after Arsène Wenger’s near summer-long pursuit and shortly after Calum Chambers’ loan departure to Middlesbrough.

Mustafi follows Lucas Perez, a £17.1m capture from Deportivo La Coruna, in moving to the Emirates Stadium and takes the Gunners’ number of new summer arrivals to five.

Arsène Wenger said: “He is at the right age. He has good experience. He is a very focused player who can play with the ball as well. We have taken a great player but have prepared well for the future.”

According to Sky in Germany, the 24-year-old Mustafi has agreed a five-year deal at Arsenal, for a fee which could rise to £35m.

He is currently away with the Germany national squad

He will not link up with Arsenal until after the international break with Germany scheduled to play Finland and Norway on August 31 and September 4 respectively.

Mustafi leaves Valencia after two seasons with the Spanish club

Wenger has been criticised for a perceived reluctance to spend money on new players in the current transfer window but defended his strategy and says there will be no further additions to his squad.