Arsene Wenger confirmed Thursday that German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will sign for Arsenal for the rest of the season.
“Lehmann is training with us and will sign for the rest of the season. We have no cover in the Premier League, so that is why I decided to bring Jens back. He has not signed, but it (a contract) has been agreed,” the Arsenal manager said.
The 41-year-old former Germany international has been a free agent since retiring in 2010 after two years with VfB Stuttgart.
Wenger approached Lehmann after injuries to Wojciech Szczesny, Lukasz Fabianski and Vito Mannone left Manuel Almunia as the only fit keeper.
Lehmann, who made 199 appearances for Arsenal between 2003 and 2008, could be in Arsenal’s squad for Saturday’s Premier League match at West Bromwich Albion.
