Arsenal welcome their new No 9 as Young completes £3m switch from Monaco

By Sportsmail Reporter
Updated: 11:30 EST, 30 August 2011

Chu Young Park insists he is ready to repay Arsene Wenger's faith in him after being handed the No 9 shirt.

The South Korea striker has completed his £3million switch to the Emirates after leaving Monaco.

In a spin: Chu Young Park poses in his Arsenal shirt

In a spin: Chu Young Park poses in his Arsenal shirt

Young, 26, is now set to fight Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh for a place alongside captain Robin van Persie up front.

He said: 'I am very honoured and I feel very happy to be at Arsenal. It is a dream to be here and I am really proud to be an Arsenal player.

'Now I just want to show how good I am and prove myself. In my opinion this is a great club, now I have to show what I can do on the pitch.

'I will do my best, I will never give up, I will show heart, I will give everything and I hope the fans will support me.'

On the lookout: Arsene Wenger is chasing fresh faces

On the lookout: Arsene Wenger is chasing fresh faces

Wenger, who is also adding defender Andre dos Santos and Per Mertesacker to his squad, admitted he was relieved to seal the deal.

He said: 'We are delighted to have signed Chu. He will add true quality to our attacking forces and will be a valuable addition to the squad.'

According to Arsenal, Young prefers to be known as 'Ju' and will have J. Y. Park on the back of his shirt.

Signed and sealed: Chu Young Park is leaving Monaco

Signed and sealed: Chu Young Park is leaving Monaco

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