Arsenal fans have gone bonkers over a new signing, Fabio Vieira. Arsenal has finally signed the Brazilian defender after Manchester City and Fulham rejected him.
The news spread like the NFL Week 1 odds did as it was first reported in Portuguese media. It was later confirmed by the club’s official website, which had been updated with the new information.
Arsenal confirms the purchase of Fabio Vieira
This is Arsenal’s second summer acquisition after the Porto midfielder, who announced his arrival. According to Football London, the Gunners have been watching the Portugal under-21 national for a while.
They have rushed to clinch a deal only days after announcing the acquisition of Brazil Marquinhos from Sao Paulo for a sum reported to be about £3 million.
Arsenal has finalized the €40 million acquisition of Porto’s Fabio Vieira. The Gunners and the Portugal international completed their medicals early on Friday, and the Portuguese club revealed the deal earlier in the day.
To sign Vieira, Mikel Arteta’s team will shell out €35 million up front, with a further €5 million in performance-based bonuses. Arteta expressed his delight at finding and signing such a unique talent. Our offensive game will benefit significantly from Fabio’s quality and diversity.
Vieira has signed a five-year contract and will wear the number 21 shirt for the rest of his career. With a release clause of €50 million in his contract, this is an excellent business for Arsenal, who were able to get a deal done at a far lesser price because of Porto’s financial difficulties.
Vieira, who scored six goals for Porto last season in the Portuguese top division, is anticipated to add flair and a scoring threat from midfield.
In 39 appearances in all competitions, he also scored 16 goals. In addition, he had a productive career with the Portugal U21 team, scoring 13 goals in 21 games.
He prefers to play on the right side of midfield, but he may also be found drifting in from the outside. In contrast to athleticism, he has a solid technical background.
He isn’t the fastest player in the world, but he has exceptional ball control and can get into advantageous positions when he’s not in possession.
The kind of player Fabio Vieira is
A player like Vieira is not limited to a single position on the pitch. He can play off the left and the right as a No. 10. Arsenal has already signed Marquinhos from Sao Paulo and New England goalkeeper Matt Turner this season.
Fabio Vieira, like these two, is a long-term addition to Arteta’s roster who is anticipated to contribute to the team’s depth.
Arsenal confirmed that a deal had been struck for permanently acquiring Vieira, but Porto announced the transaction first. They also claimed that the total package of the transaction is up to £34 million, including a possible $5 million in extra payments.
While the hunt for Fabian Ruiz remains, Arsenal is still ‘hopeful’ that Raphinha will be transferred to the club. According to a statement from the company, this deal, worth €40 million, is conditional on meeting sporting goals.
While at Porto, he made 54 appearances and helped the club win the Primeira Liga in both 2019/20 and 2021/22 seasons after he was part of the club’s junior program, marking his first squad debut in June 2020.”
A little self-centred, Vieira is prone to engage in one-on-one battles frequently. He can work on his defensive discipline like many talented individuals who rely on technical skills. Consistency is required.
Player of the Tournament at the 2021 U21 Euros was a decision made by a member of UEFA’s technical observer team: “He was a crucial player for Portugal during this competition.” Creates several possibilities for himself and others. Outstanding midfield-to-attack connection.”
Former FC Porto youth coach Manuel Tulipa said, “Fabio Vieira is unusual because he can see it all with his head on the ground.” Manuel Tulipa led FC Porto’s youth teams from 2017 to 2020.
As a player, he can assist, get into the area, and score in mid-range and at the end of the shot clock. His pressing orientation has also improved.
The way he shows his skill when numerous teams deploy a low block on the pitch, and he can understand what the game needs, is what surprises me most. They’re worth a lot of money, these athletes. ”
The comparisons between Vieira and other League midfielders have already begun. Former Arsenal player Djourou is rooting for the Portuguese sensation to follow the lead of Bernardo Silva, another fellow countryman.
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Explanation: player statistics (a/b c)
a - games played this season
b - goals scored
c - team position (d - defender, m - midfielder, f - forward, g - goalkeeper).
