PSV Eindhoven have snapped up former Arsenal striker Lucas Perez ahead of their Champions League showdown with the Gunners.
Perez was a free agent after parting ways with Deportivo La Coruna by mutual consent due to personal reasons last month. The 36-year-old striker has penned a short-term deal with PSV for the remainder of the season.
The club were evidently impressed by Perez's stint in Spain's second division, where he bagged and set up four goals each across 19 league fixtures. PSV made it to the Champions League knockout stages following a thrilling 4-3 aggregate triumph over Juventus in the playoffs.
Peter Bosz's squad are now set for a battle against Arsenal, who secured their round of 16 spot after finishing third in the group stage. Back in 2016, Perez joined Arsenal from Deportivo for £17million but couldn't quite replicate his form in the Premier League, resulting in a loan spell back to Spain before being sold to West Ham the following summer.
With the Champions League tie on the horizon next month, Perez will hope that his new club can end the Gunners' hopes of European glory. "I can't wait to show myself to the fans and my new team-mates," Perez said upon signing for PSV.