Bruno Fernandes said Fabio Viera has a lot of qualities which he demonstrated at the Under 21 level for Portugal and at FC Porto
By Mosope Michaels
Manchester United Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has agreed with Mikel Arteta’s assessment of his compatriot, Fabio Vieira who recently secured a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners disclosed they have signed the £34m rated playmaker from FC Porto earlier this summer, as he joined two other players as the latest arrivals at the Emirate this window.
According to Mirror, Vieira is expected to bring added creativity to the heart of the Arsenal midfield, which already boasts of Norwegian international, Martin Ødegaard,
having scored 7 goals and provided 16 assists for the Portuguese champions.
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The midfielder who was a huge player as Porto claimed the Liga NOS title last season, was hailed by the Gunners gaffer, Mikel Arteta after he was signed.
Speaking to the club’s official website about the 22-year-old earlier this month, Arteta said: “I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent.
“Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play. We welcome Fabio and his family to our club and are looking forward to starting work with him ahead of the new season.”
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes speaking to reporters in Portugal, equally echoed Arteta’s sentiments, as he dropped his verdict on his compatriot’s switch to the North London club.
According to him, Viera has a lot of qualities which he demonstrated at the Under 21 level for Portugal and at FC Porto, he also wished him success in the English Premier League.
Fernandes said: “I welcome all Portuguese players who go abroad, I hope he can shine to the fullest, except against me.
“Fábio has a lot of quality and has been demonstrating that, whether in the FC Porto is in the Under-21s, he has had good numbers and good performances.
“I hope he succeeds like all the Portuguese out there. We have to start valuing what is ours and I hope that Fábio manages to be as good as possible, despite of wanting to stay ahead.”
