Arsenal’s Podolski signs for Galatasaray

Striker Lukas Podolski has joined Galatasaray from Arsenal on a three-year deal.

The Germany international, 30, has signed for the Turkish champions for a reported fee of £2.8m.

Podolski moved to Arsenal from German FC Koln side in 2012 for a reported £11m and scored 31 goals in 82 appearances for the Gunners.

He helped Arsenal win the FA Cup in 2013 but spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter Milan.

His chances became limited as Gunners’ manager Arsene Wenger added the likes of Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck to his forward options.

Wenger also has Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at his disposal.