Former Arsenal left-back Jernade Meade has joined Swansea City on a free transfer.
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The 20-year-old has signed a one-year deal, subject to international clearance and Premier League approval.
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Meade will initially train with the Swans Under-21s, but is already looking to break into the first-team squad.
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"My aim is to start impressing in the Under-21s and hopefully give [manager] Michael Laudrup another option at left-back for the first team," said Meade.
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"Swansea are a growing club and they've come from League Two by passing their way out of the divisions."
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"He was a great player, and the chance to learn from him is a massive opportunity for me.
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"And he is not afraid to give youngsters a chance to prove themselves either."
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Meade spent nine years at Arsenal and made his debut when he came off the bench in the 7-5 Capital One Cup victory over Reading in October.
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Two months later, Luton-born Meade made his first start for the Gunners in a Champions League defeat at Olympiakos.
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"I've been at Arsenal since I was 11, so to come to Swansea was the perfect move for me in terms of style," said Meade.
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"Swansea are a growing club and they've come from League Two by passing their way out of the divisions.
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"I think everyone has been very impressed by what they have achieved in the Premier League, and it's great to be a part of the club."
Swansea City has done so well so far when it comes to the English Premier League because their players are always very confident on the pitch.