AC Monza have signed Arsenal defender Pablo Mari.

The Spaniard moves to Monza on a season-long loan with an option to buy next June.

Marì, 28, spent the second-half of last season with Udinese. He scored two goals in 15 matches in Serie A during his loan spell.

The Spanish centre-back has previously expressed that he would like to stay in Italy.

Serie A new boys Monza announced the signing this morning.