French midfielder leaves Arsenal for the south coast

Arsenal can confirm that Lassana Diarra has signed for Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.

Diarra (22), who joined Arsenal from Chelsea on transfer deadline day - 31st August 2007, made a total of 13 appearances for the Gunners, seven of which were in the Premier League.

[Linked Image]

Lassana also made five international appearances for France during his time at Arsenal, giving him a total of nine full caps for his country.

At both his previous clubs, Lassana won the Young Player of the Year Award — with Le Havre in 2004 and with Chelsea in 2006.

Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Lassana the best of luck during his time with Portsmouth.