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North London side Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in a 34.2million pounds deal.
Porto released a statement on 17 June saying the Gunners would pay an initial 29.9million Pounds for the 22-year-old, with the rest in potential add-ons.
Arsenal have now announced Vieira has signed a long-term contract with them, with Manager Mikel Arteta saying they were excited that they have identified and signed such a special talent.
Vieira who scored six goals and provided a league-high 14 assists in 27 Primeira Liga outings last season is yet to win a senior cap for Portugal but was voted player of the tournament at last year’s European Under-21 Championship.
Vieira has become the Gunners’ third summer arrival, following USA goalkeeper Matt Turner and teenage Brazilian forward Marquinhos.
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are through to the final of the WAFU B U-17 Championship after rallying back from a goal down to beat Cote D’ivoire 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the Cape Coast Stadium yesterday evening. The Golden Eaglets also booked a spot at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations following the win. The Ivorians took the lead from the penalty spot in the second minute, but […]
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