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– Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in a 40m euro (£34.2m) deal.
– Porto released a statement on 17 June saying the Gunners would pay an initial 35m euros (£29.9m) for the 22-year-old, with the rest in potential add-ons.
– Arsenal have now announced Vieira has signed a long-term contract with them.
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– “I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent,” said Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
– “Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play.”
💬 "Everyone knows that this is a fantastic team. That was one of the main factors behind me choosing Arsenal."
📺 Our first interview with Fabio Vieira is now 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 21, 2022
– Vieira has yet to win a senior cap for Portugal, but was voted player of the tournament at last year’s European Under-21 Championship.
Bem-vindo, Fabio ❤️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 21, 2022
– He scored six goals and provided a league-high 14 assists in 27 Primeira Liga outings last season as he helped Porto claim the top-flight title in Portugal.
Ready to get started 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zu7iIoA9eJ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 21, 2022
– “Fabio is a player with special qualities who is comfortable with the ball in the final third of the pitch,” added Arsenal technical director Edu.
– “We are all looking forward to working with him and enjoying his future contribution to Arsenal.
– “We will now continue to work hard and are looking forward to finishing this transfer window as strongly possible.”
– Vieira has become the Gunners’ third summer arrival, following USA goalkeeper Matt Turner and teenage Brazilian forward Marquinhos.
Our new arrival 😍
Leave your welcome message for Fabio below 👇 pic.twitter.com/TylI1UkysP
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 21, 2022
– He says he has spoken to Arteta, but has yet to meet the Spaniard in person.
– “This is an important step forward in my career,” Vieira told the club’s official website.
– “It certainly was a fast process. It was something that I was drawn to. Meeting the people at the club was a real positive for me. I’m loving it here and I’m here to give the team my all.
– “I’m an attacking player who looks to find space between the lines, to be able to finish off moves either with assists or by scoring goals.
– “I think those are the main attributes that Arsenal fans can expect from me.”
