Frenchman Flamini agrees four-year deal with AC Milan after turning his back on Arsenal

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Flamini arrived in Milan on Sunday evening and he put pen to paper on the deal today.

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The Frenchman expressed his joy that the deal had been done after finalising terms with the Serie A team. "I am extremely happy. Thanks a million," he said.

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Flamini (left) leaves the Giannio resturant in Milan after meeting AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani with general director Ariedo Braida (right)

The 24-year-old, who is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium in the summer, underwent a medical today and agreed a deal that will see him remain at the San Siro until June 2012.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani revealed that the signing was imminent after his team's 2-1 triumph over Inter in yesterday's derby.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger admitted after Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday he was not "super-confident" Flamini would still be at the club next season.

Despite the offer of a lucrative new five-year deal - understood to be worth around £55,000-a-week - from the north London club, his head was turned by Milan's interest.

Juventus were also reported to be tracking the France international, who formed a fine partnership with Cesc Fabregas at the heart of the Arsenal team this season having looked to be on his way out of the club at the end of the last campaign.

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Reunited: Flamini (left) gets to grips with Milan hero Kaka in the Champions League

He put in a fine performance at the San Siro as Wenger's team knocked Milan out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage in March.

It is understood Flamini said his goodbyes to some Arsenal staff as he left the car park after yesterday's home win over Everton in the Barclays Premier League.

The former Marseille man will compete for a place in the Rossoneri midfield alongside Brazil star Kaka and Italy trio Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo and Massimo Ambrosini.

Milan climbed into the final qualifying place for the Champions League yesterday, leapfrogging Fiorentina, who lost 2-1 at Cagliari.

Flamini's last match as an Arsenal player will be Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland, before he officially joins the Milan ranks on July 1.