Lukas Podolski has completed his transfer from Arsenal to Galatasaray.
The 30-year-old Germany forward has signed a three-year deal with the option of a fourth for a fee that could rise over £10m.
The Turkish Super Lig champions will pay Arsenal just under £1.8m up-front and then £2.1m per season for three years thereafter.
Galatasaray will pay Arsenal a further £1.8m if the option of a fourth year is taken and the Gunners will also be due around £357,000 if Podolski's new side qualify for the Champions League during his contract.
After signing his contract in front of jubilant supporters and the media, Podolski said: "First of all I would like to thank everyone.
"My parents supported me to go to Galatasaray and I am very happy for it to be agreed. I came to a winning team that will compete in the Champions League if we qualify.
"Galatasaray fans gave support in the years to me last year and I feel a large share of warmth today while I'm signing."
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