FOOTBALL: GUNNERS GET VIEIRA FROM PORTO

Emmanuel Alfred

Portuguese Midfielder, Fabio Vieira has become Arsenal’s latest signing of the transfer window in a deal worth 40m euro (£34.2m).

In a statement released by FC Porto, the Premier League side will pay an initial 35m euros (£29.9m) for the 22-year-old, with the rest in potential add-ons as it was also announced that Vieira has signed a long-term contract with them.

“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.”

Vieira was voted player of the tournament at last year’s European Under-21 Championship and he scored six goals and provided a league-high 14 assists in 27 Primeira Liga outings last season as Porto claim the top-flight title in Portugal.

Vieira has become the Gunners’ third summer arrival, following USA goalkeeper Matt Turner and teenage Brazilian forward Marquinhos.

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