Arsenal have released a statement regarding Omar Rekik.

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Omar Rekik has signed a professional contract with us and joins our under-23s squad.

The 19-year-old has joined us from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin. Omar is a ball playing centre half who can play on both sides.

Omar was born in the Netherlands and he has played internationally at youth level for Tunisia and the Netherlands. Throughout his youth career he also spent time at Feyenoord, Manchester City, PSV Eindhoven and Marseille.

Everyone at Arsenal welcomes Omar to the club and we look forward to supporting his ongoing development.

This contract is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.