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Deportivo La Coruna have finally completed a deal to bring Lucas Perez back to the club, with the player joining on a season-long loan from Arsenal.
Perez had hoped to rejoin on a permanent basis, but the two clubs were unable to agree a fee. His agent had told Spanish media that the Gunners had rejected a €12 million offer earlier in August.
Perez wanted to leave after making just two Premier League starts for Arsenal since he joined last summer in a £17m deal.
"Lucas Perez has rejoined Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruna on loan for the 2017-18 season," a statement from Arsenal read. "Lucas returns to Deportivo, where he enjoyed a prolific campaign in 2015-16, equalling a club record for goals scored in successive games.
"The 28 year-old has netted a total of seven times for the club in 21 appearances to date. We all wish Lucas well for his time with Deportivo this coming season."
Deportivo had made Perez, a key player for them in the 2015-16 season when he scored 17 goals and set up eight more in 35 starts, their top transfer priority this window.
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