Arsenal confirm Fabio Vieira coup, as Edu and Fabrizio Romano hint at next big name to follow

Arsenal have completed the signing of talented Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, confirmed via their official website

The 22-year-old came through the Portuguese club’s youth system and has just helped Sergio Conceicao’s side win the league and cup double.

Vieira scored six goals and provided 14 assists in 27 league appearances last season for Porto, who he reportedly leaves in a deal that could reach 40million euros (£34.36million).

Arsenal say the Portugal Under-21 international has signed a “long-term contract” at the Emirates Stadium, with the transfer subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

“I’m thrilled, of course,” Vieira said of the move. “This is an important step forward in my career.

“Arsenal is a huge and historic club, so I’m delighted to be here at my new home,” Vieira said.

“I feel it’s the right move in my career. I think it will be really good for me and I have no regrets about it. I’m thrilled to be here.”

Vieira becomes Arsenal’s second signing of the summer, having last week completed the acquisition of 19-year-old Brazilian forward Marquinhos from Sao Paulo.

Vieira will wear the number 21 shirt in north London, with his arrival welcomed by manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu.

“I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent,” boss Arteta said.

“Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play.

“We welcome Fabio and his family to our club and are looking forward to starting work with him ahead of the new season.”

Technical director Edu added: “We’re so pleased to have completed the signing of Fabio from FC Porto.

“Fabio is a player with special qualities who is comfortable with the ball in the final third of the pitch.

“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.”

Arsenal have confirmed the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira, and the comments from both Edu and Fabrizio Romano suggest a big name could soon follow.

Both Technical Director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta talked up the coup, with Edu also proclaiming the Gunners are expecting a strong finish to the transfer window.

Edu said: “We’re so pleased to have completed the signing of Fabio from FC Porto.

“Fabio is a player with special qualities who is comfortable with the ball in the final third of the pitch. 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.”

Arteta on Fabio Vieira

Mikel Arteta added: ”I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent.

“Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play.

“We welcome Fabio and his family to our club and are looking forward to starting work with him ahead of the new season.”

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed the price Arsenal paid, tweeting the initial outlay is £30m with another £4m potentially bound for Porto pending add-ons.

Regarding who Arsenal will turn their attention to next, Romano indicated it’ll be full steam ahead for Gabriel Jesus.

The Man City striker is also a target for bitter rivals Tottenham. However, Romano added Arsenal’s ‘next step and priority’ is the Brazilian.

City are understood to be seeking around £50m despite Jesus only having 12 months remaining on his contract.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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