Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Fabio Vieira after reaching a €40m deal with Porto. The Portuguese club already issued a statement on June 17 announcing the transfer in exchange for 35 million euros plus five in variables and today the ‘gunners’ have reported that the 22-year-old player has signed a long-term contract without specifying his duration.
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“I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “Fabio is a very creative player who will bring great quality and versatility to our attacking game.”
Vieira has not yet made his debut as a full international with Portugal, but in 2021 he was chosen as the best player in the U21 Euro Cup, which was awarded to Germany after defeating Portugal in the final.
Last season Fabio Vieira helped Porto win the Primeira Liga with six goals and 14 assists, the most in the championship, in 27 games. The ‘dragons’ also won the Cup.
“Fabio is a player with special qualities who is comfortable on the ball in the last third of the pitch,” added Edu, Arsenal manager. “We are all looking forward to working with him and enjoying his future contribution to Arsenal.”
Fabio Vieira is Arsenal’s third signing for next season after American goalkeeper Matt Turner (New England Revolution) and young Brazilian striker Marquinhos (Sao Paulo).
He still hasn’t met Arteta in person
Fabio Vieira himself reveals that he has spoken with Arteta, but has yet to meet the Basque coach in person. “This is an important step forward in my career,” he admitted to Arsenal’s official website.
“Certainly it has been a quick process. It was something that attracted me. Getting to know the people at the club has been very positive for me. I love being here and I am here to give everything to the team”, highlights Vieira, who defines himself “as an attacking player who seeks to find spaces between the lines to be able to finish plays either with assists or scoring goals.
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