Official, confirmed. Arsenal signs Fábio Vieira from FC Porto on a permanent deal, Portuguese club statement announces.
“Deal complete for amount of €40m, and of these, €5m are dependent on achievement of sports objectives”.
The 22-year-old has now arrived in London to undergo a medical and complete his shock £30 million (€35m) switch to north London. He will sign a five year contract.
The Gunners hope to confirm the signing quickly, either over the weekend or early next week.