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Gervinho was signed by Arsenal from Lille, a French football club based in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille in northern France. The versatile Ivorian winger, known for his pace and trickery, had impressed during his time in Ligue 1 and caught the attention of Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger. The transfer was completed in the summer of 2011, with Gervinho joining the Gunners on a long-term contract.