Mikael Silvestre
A factfile on the Frenchman Mikael Silvestre
Arsenal has today signed French defender Mikael Silvestre on a two year deal having joined the Gunners from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.
Find out more about our new signing below.
| Full Name | Mikael Silvestre |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | August 9, 1977. Chambray-les-Tours, France |
| Age | 31 |
| Previous Clubs | Manchester United (1999 - 2008) - 361 appearances (10 goals) |
| Inter Milan (Italy) (1998 - 1999) - 18 appearances (one goal) | |
| Rennes (France) (1993 - 1998) - 49 appearances | |
| Details | Two year contract for an undisclosed fee |
| Position | Defender |
| International Honours | France (2001 - present) - 40 caps |
- Part of 2008 Uefa Champions League winning squad with Manchester United
- Winner of four League Championship titles with Manchester United
- Part of 2004 FA Cup and 2006 League Cup winning squads with Manchester United
- Won the Confederations Cup both in 2001 and 2003 with France
- Finalist with France in the 2006 World Cup
[Wednesday, August 20, 2008]
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