Fabio Vieira

2022 - 6 - 21

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Arsenal complete signing of 'special talent' Fábio Vieira from Porto (The Guardian)

Arsenal have completed the signing of Fábio Vieira from Porto, with Mikel Arteta describing the Portuguese midfielder as a 'special talent'

We are all looking forward to working with him and enjoying his future contribution to Arsenal.” We welcome Fábio and his family to our club and are looking forward to starting work with him ahead of the new season.” “This is an important step forward in my career,” said Vieira. “Arsenal is a huge and historic club, so I’m delighted to be here at my new home.

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Fabio Vieira joins on long-term contract | News (Arsenal.com)

The 22 year-old midfielder, who made 54 appearances during his time with Porto, developed through the Portuguese club's youth academy, making his first team ...

Technical Director Edu said: “We’re so pleased to have completed the signing of Fabio from FC Porto. Fabio is a player with special qualities who is comfortable with the ball in the final third of the pitch. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Fabio is a Portuguese Under-21 international and has scored an impressive 13 goals from his 21 appearances.

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Midfielder Fabio Vieira completes Arsenal switch (Redditch Advertiser)

The 22-year-old scored six goals and provided 14 assists for Porto last season.

I’m thrilled to be here.” “I feel it’s the right move in my career. “This is an important step forward in my career.

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Fabio Vieira: Arsenal confirm £34m purchase of Porto midfielder (Sky Sports)

Fabio Vieira becomes Arsenals third signing of the summer as Portugual midfielder arrives in £34m deal from Porto; 22-year-old scored six league goals in 15 ...

"It's a strength and it's a position Arteta has wanted Arsenal to get to ever since he arrived. "Arsenal have been crying out for someone to be on the end of those chances consistently. But he has a lot of flexibility with the ball and very good positioning without the ball as well. He's 22 years old, technically very gifted so he fits in with the Arsenal mould of players. He scored against Sporting, the champions from the previous season, and against Benfica, Porto's other great rival. But he can easily play in other places like the left wing and as an offensive midfielder, a No 10, as he is not that fast.

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Arsenal announce signing of Porto star Fabio Vieira for £30m, who ... (Daily Mail)

The Portuguese midfielder is the Premier League club's first major signing of the summer transfer window. Vieira, 22, said he 'couldn't be prouder' to join ...

We are all looking forward to working with him and enjoying his future contribution to Arsenal. I think those are the main attributes that Arsenal fans can expect from me.' Meeting the people at the club was a real positive for me. 'Arsenal is a huge and historic club. I've always admired the way Arsenal play. It certainly was a fast process.

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FPL new signings: Who is Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira? (Fantasy Football Scout)

The 22-year-old, who has been likened to Bernardo Silva, laid on a league-high 14 assists last season and joins for a fee in the region of £34m including add- ...

“Look at the players that we had in the past at this club in those positions. These are the players that are worth a lot of money.” – Manuel Tulipa, the Maritimo Under-23 manager who coached Porto’s U15, U17 and U19 sides from 2017 until 2020 However, it was 2021/22 when Vieira really came to life, as the midfielder registered six goals and a league-high 14 assists in 27 appearances as Porto completed the domestic double. He is a player who provides assists and can enter the area, score in midrange and in dead-ball situations. Coming through the club’s youth academy, he made his senior debut with Porto B in 2019/20 and went on to score seven goals in 23 appearances. “Fabio Vieira is special because he can see everything with his head on the ground.

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Arsenal new boy Fabio Vieira already given unfortunate nickname ... (Daily Star)

The Porto playmaker became the Gunners' third summer signing on Tuesday, following deals for goalkeeper Matt Turner and Brazil prospect Marquinhos. Arsenal have ...

Arsenal are in the market for further reinforcements this window, with Brazil internationals Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha both linked. However, it has taken less than a day for Vieira to be handed an unfortunate nickname by one of his new team-mates. Expectations for Vieira in north London are high, with the Portuguese midfielder named the player of the tournament at last year's European under-21 championship.

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Fabio Vieira: The view from Portugal | Feature | News (Arsenal.com)

We speak to Portuguese football expert for the lowdown on new signing.

“You see it generally in England, that Portuguese people on the whole don’t have much trouble settling in and adapting to a new country. He has been at Porto since he was a kid, but that happens quite often in Portugal – the top talents get snapped up at a young age by one of the big clubs. “He’s a little unfortunate not to have played for the senior team yet, because in his position Portugal are spoilt for choice. “He’s pretty much the boss of that Portugal Under-21 team,” Tom confirms, “and has been for the last year or so. “He's coming off a really good season, his best so far and his first where he has been a regular in the Porto side, who won the league. So how does Tom think Fabio will cope with a move to London at this stage of his career?

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