Sporting Lisbon have accepted Joel
Campbell's 'challenge' and signed the Arsenal forward
on a season-long loan deal.
The Costa Rica international made 19 Premier League
appearances for Arsene Wenger's side last season but has moved away from the
Emirates Stadium in search of regular game time.
Sporting announced the signing in bizarre fashion on
Twitter as Campbell tweeted the club's official account urging them to secure
his services, which prompted the club to confirm his rival a minute later.
An Arsenal club statement said: "Everyone at Arsenal
wishes Joel a successful season in Portugal.
"The move is subject to international clearance and
formal ratification."
Campbell joined Arsenal in 2011 and has had spells on
loan at Lorient, Real Betis, Olympiacos and Villarreal in an effort to force
his way into Wenger's plans but remains behind the likes of Theo Walcott and
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the pecking order.
.@joel_campbell12 challenge accepted! Welcome to Sporting CP! #BemvindoCampbell pic.twitter.com/NyA7vIv2aV— Sporting CP (@Sporting_CP) August 21, 2016
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