Arsenal will begin their campaign next season at Selhurst Park, taking on Crystal Palace in the first game of the new season on Friday 5 August
By Mosope Okeowo
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign FC Porto’s midfielder, Fabio Vieira on a five-year deal worth up to €40 million.
According to ESPN, the 22-year-old will undergo a medical in London on Friday, June 17, and put pen to paper after passing his medicals.
The Gunners are expected to pay an initial €35m with a further €5m in add-ons depending on the player’s performance.
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Vieira who is a versatile player plays primarily as a No.10 supporting the main striker, he could also play off the right flank, cutting in and supplying crosses.
The Portuguese international has scored 7 goals and provided 16 assists in 39 appearances for Porto in all competitions.
Despite his exploit at the club level, he is yet to get a senior call-up from Portugal, but he has donned his country’s jersey 20 times at the Under-21 level.
Vieira was valued higher than what Arsenal will likely be paying, as he had a release clause of €50m but sources confirmed Porto are willing to accept a lower offer from the North London club.
Arsenal will begin their campaign next season at Selhurst Park, taking on Crystal Palace in the first game of the new season on Friday 5 August.
If the deal gets done, Fabio Viera will be the first arrival at the Emirate Stadium this summer.
