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How Twitter reacted to Kieran Gibbs’ move from Arsenal to West Brom
After a summer transfer window rift with speculation of an Emirates exit, Kieran Gibbs was finally confirmed as a West Brom player on Wednesday afternoon in a move understood to cost £7 million.
It had been thought that the 27-year-old was on the brink of joining Marco Silva at Watford but, according to , the move broke down after the two clubs failed to agree personal terms.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has wasted no time in snapping up the England left-back to bolster his squad, with the Baggies’ confirming that Gibbs has signed a four-year deal at the club.
Speaking about his new arrival, the West Brom boss said:
“Kieran’s a good age and has made over 200 appearances for Arsenal, represented his country and has Premier League and Champions League experience. To add these qualities to our squad is exactly what we’re looking for.”
As Pulis alludes to, the 27-year-old made 230 appearances for the Arsenal first-team since coming through the academy as a 14-year-old, winning three FA Cups and earning his debut England call-up.
And it was Gibbs himself who took to social media to confirm the news…
Delighted to have signed for 🙌🏽 ⚽️
— Kieran Gibbs (@KieranGibbs)
With West Brom supporters pleased with their club’s business…
West Brom signing Kieran Gibbs for £7m is a cracking move I think
— Josh Tindall (@josh98tindall)
It's looking like I might get an early night tomorrow if we complete all these deals. Very happy with Gibbs come on Tone keep going
— WBA1958 (@terrywoneill)
In all seriousness Gibbs is a great signing. I reckon the Livermore signing has done wonders for us attracting English players
— Hashtag Trend (@IamTils)
Kieran Gibbs for £7m might be bargain of the summer.
— Chris Hopkins (@ChrisHopkins92)
And some even more impressed with the price negotiated for him…
£7m for Kieran Gibbs in today's market is a great bit of business by WBA. Smart signing.
— James (@JCraggPR)
http://twitter.com/King__Danny/status/902847425248989184
Some, however, were looking ahead to another possible addition…
First Gibbs and hopefully Krychowiak next, great business for us
— Adam (@adam_wba)
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— tom 🇸🇩 (@TheTenRole)
But on the flip side, Arsenal supporters were not happy with his exit…
guys like Gibbs & Ox that should've become pillars of the team instead being shipped out like cattle, sad.
— 🇵🇸 (@azkhawaja1)
Gabriel, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gibbs, Sanchez, Mustafi. Will the last one out please turn off the lights…?! 😩
— Jason Brautigam (@DizzyJB)
And praised him for his attitude during his 14-year stint in north London…
http://twitter.com/Orignal10Mesut/status/902846998038155264
Kieran Gibbs was a true professional, hampered by injury but always gave his best. The sort of character we need.
— DanSmith (@Danjesmith)
Some doom and gloom around obviously but take a moment for Kieran Gibbs, no crying from him, just got on with it.
— Cueball1 (@goonernumber31)
What do you think West Brom fans? Is Gibbs an astute addition? Let us know below.