Vieira came through Porto’s youth system and helped Sergio Conceiç τηνo’s team win the league title and the cup double last season. He scored six goals and provided 14 assists and cost Arsenal € 35 million (30 30 million) plus € 5 million in extra time. The 22-year-old signed a “long-term contract” with the London club. “This is an important step forward in my career,” Vieira said. “Arsenal is a huge and historic club, so I’m happy to be here in my new home. I feel it is the right move in my career. I think it will be very good for me and I do not regret it. I’m excited to be here. “ Vieira will wear the No. 21 jersey having become Arsenal’s second acquisition this summer, following the arrival of 19-year-old Brazilian striker Marcinho from Sao Paulo. “I’m very excited to have identified and signed such a special talent,” said Arteta. “Fabio is a very creative player who will bring high quality and flexibility to our attacking game. We welcome Fabio and his family to our club and we look forward to starting the collaboration with him in view of the new season “. Arsenal technical director Edu added: “We are very happy to have signed Fabio. He is a highly qualified player who is comfortable with the ball in the last third of the field. “We are all looking forward to working with him and enjoying his future offer at Arsenal.” Arsenal are now expected to move on for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesούςs, their primary summer target. City reportedly want 50 million pounds for the international Brazilian.
