Arsenal news: Gunners sign Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira for £34m
- Planet Sport writer
- 17 June 2022
Porto confirmed on Friday morning that midfielder Fabio Vieira will sign with Arsenal this summer for £34million, making the 22-year-old the Gunners' third arrival in the transfer window.
Arsenal have pounced early on in the transfer window to acquire midfield target Fabio Vieira from Porto, with the 22-year-old moving to north London for £34million.
Mikel Arteta continues to build for the long-term, with Vieira joining Brazilian striker Marquinhos as Arsenal's new arrivals this summer.
Much like Marquinhos, Vieira is a player with plenty of potential, having shone for Porto in the Primera Liga this season.
OFFICIAL: Porto announce they have sold 22-year-old midfielder Fábio Vieira to Arsenal 🔴 pic.twitter.com/F4P5B5NLaa
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Vieira is very much a creative outlet in the heart of midfield, with the uncapped Portuguese player topping the assist charts in Portugal with 14 in the 2021/22 season.
Provided he passes his medical with the Gunners, Vieira will join Arsenal's ranks ahead of the club's pre-season tour in the United States.
Porto announced the signing on Friday morning via the following statement:
"The club informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Arsenal FC for the signing, on a permanent basis, of Fabio Vieira for the amount of 40million Euros."
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Porto to sign Fábio Vieira, reports @pedromsepulveda
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 16, 2022
The 22-year-old midfielder added 16 assists and seven goals last season ☄️
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Vieira leaves Porto having made 54 appearances for the club, during which he scored eight goals.
He has also been a part of the league-winning side in 2019/20 and 2021/22, while he also boasts a Taca de Portugal medal having won the tournament last season.
Arsenal are yet to confirm the signing via their own social media, although an announcement is expected over the weekend.
