Vadim Rabinovich, Arsenal President, said Shatskik became player of Arsenal officially. He expressed his hope that Shatskikh will strengthen the clubs attacking options. He said Maksim has thousand fans in Kiev and Ukraine and his move to gunners will be useful.

Maksim Shatskikh, who received number 15, will start to prepare for season at Schastlivoe training camp starting from 25 February.