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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 20629500" data-attributes="member: 158020">I'm surprised Arsenal spent big on Mustafi - Lehmann <img src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/goal_uk/9b/57/hd-shkodran-mustafi-germany_ipcl1lzptijc17xwsa39qqbfy.jpg?t=-581831218&w=620&h=430" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Jens Lehmann says he was surprised to see Arsenal spend big to sign Shkodran Mustafi.The Gunners spent much of the summer chasing the centre-back after being thin in defence since before the season started. But the Premier League side completed the signing of Mustafi from Valencia for a reported fee of £35 million before the close of the transfer window.And given Arsene Wenger's hesitancy to spend large amounts on players in the past, the former goalkeeper admits he was shocked to see the club splash out. "It’s unlike Arsenal to sign a defender for almost €40m - I’m surprised," he said. "I think he’s probably the most successful manager in making money for the club."He’s always taken part in the Champions League, buying cheap and selling expensive. "He was a major player in setting up the new stadium and at the same time always playing Champions League football."</blockquote>

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