‘Bernardo Silva esque’ – Arsenal fans sent into frenzy with compilation of Fabio Vieira’s best moments at Porto
ARSENAL fans are incredibly excited about new signing Fabio Vieira after thousands watched his highlights at Porto.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is set to become Mikel Arteta’s first major signing of the summer as the Gunners close in on a £35million deal.
As the final details are being completed, those in North London are already whipping up a sense of anticipation around their incoming star player.
Reacting to the that has tens of thousands of views one Arsenal supporter said: “Bernardo Silva esque.”
Another somewhat ambitiously added: “I can confirm after watching this two minute and 13 second clip that Fabio Vieira is the greatest Portuguese player of all time.”
And a third said: “He is class. I looked at him. Lacks a bit of physicality but I can work with this! Love him.”
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Another buzzing Arsenal fan said: “Those through balls 😍. He can play them on the ground, lob them and literally cross and shoot from anywhere.
“Love his versatile profile as well. Typical Arteta/Pep type of a player.
“Can help fill a lot of voids and add depth across the midfield and wings. So excited!!”
Vieira scored 10 goals and provided 18 assists in 76 appearances for Porto.
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He claimed two Portuguese titles in 2020 and 2022 and also reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2021.
Arsenal have been linked with a number of other players in the summer window.
At the top of their list appears to be Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus.
And they are also eyeing up Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, and Real Madrid man Marco Asensio.