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​Arteta lauds Arsenal recruitment for signing another 'special talent' in Fabio Vieira

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his delight at securing the signing of Fabio Vieira from FC Porto.

The attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the club, per British media sources.

Arsenal officially confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Vieira signing for roughly £34.1 million.

In an official statement, manager Arteta stated: "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."

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