Arsenal signal Porto midfielder Vieira

Arsenal accomplished the signing of attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira from Portuguese champions Porto on a long-term contract, the Premier League membership mentioned on Tuesday.

Porto mentioned final week that they had agreed a 40 million euros ($42.11 million) cope with Arsenal for the switch of Vieira.

Porto added that Arsenal would pay an preliminary 35 million euros with an additional 5 million depending on Vieira attaining sure targets on the London membership.

Bem-vindo, Fabio ❤️

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 21, 2022

The 22-year-old scored seven targets and made 16 assists from 39 appearances in all competitions final season as Porto received the league and Cup double. He additionally represented Portugal on the Under-21 stage, scoring 13 targets in 21 appearances.

💬 “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

“Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play,” supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned in an announcement.

Vieira follows Brazilian ahead Marquinhos and American goalkeeper Matt Turner in becoming a member of Arsenal throughout the shut season.

Arsenal completed fifth within the Premier League final season and had been crushed to the ultimate automated Champions League spot by north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.