BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Former Arsenal midfielder Francisco Merida has joined Tianjin Jinmen Tigers as a free agent, the Chinese Super League club announced on Friday.
The 32-year-old player, who was a La Masia graduate, terminated his contract with La Liga side Espanyol in July.
The Tianjin club did not touch on any detail of their contract with Merida in a statement released on Friday.
"Merida is an outstanding player with exquisite skills. We expect him to fit in with our team as soon as possible," said the statement.
Merida joined Arsenal in July 2007 before spending spells at Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Osasuna and Espanyol. ■
