Arsenal have been closely monitoring the progress of their loanees throughout the season, assessing which players have developed sufficiently to warrant a place in the squad next term. The club’s approach to loaning players often serves two purposes—at times, it is an indication that a player is no longer deemed suitable for the team, while in other instances, it provides an opportunity for them to regain the club’s trust and prove their worth.
One such player currently on loan is Fabio Vieira. The Portuguese midfielder struggled with injuries and faced stiff competition for game time during his spell at Arsenal, which led to the club’s decision to send him to FC Porto on loan. Returning to his former club was seen as the ideal scenario for him to regain full fitness and rediscover the form that initially convinced Arsenal to sign him.
When the Gunners suffered the loss of Martin Odegaard to injury earlier in the season, some questioned the wisdom of allowing Vieira to leave on loan. However, in hindsight, the decision may prove beneficial. Now receiving regular minutes on the pitch, Vieira has shown marked improvement in recent weeks, demonstrating why Arsenal invested in him in the first place.
According to Sport Witness, Arsenal have been impressed with his recent performances and are prepared to give him a second chance next season, at least during pre-season. His resurgence in form could provide Mikel Arteta with an additional midfield option, reducing the need for the club to spend on reinforcements in that area.
Arsenal’s midfield has been an area requiring depth, and if Vieira can meet the expectations set for him upon his return, he could be a valuable asset. His technical ability and creative vision remain undeniable, and should he continue to develop at Porto, he may yet carve out a future at the Emirates.
Ultimately, the coming months will be crucial in determining Vieira’s long-term prospects at Arsenal. If he maintains his upward trajectory, the club may see him as a viable solution in midfield rather than pursuing an external signing.
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Cannot wait personally, think he will
Light up the PL
I think he was definitely an Edu signing though .
Can see a player there.
But too frail for Premier league
Could of done with him this season. Didn’t get the decision after letting Smith Rowe go. Player but not physical enough. I’d give him a chance though he’s got a final ball unlike lots of our players
You are right about physicality hes lost in a PL game. But I wouldnt keep him, Nwaneri is ahead of him in that position and can do more than play killer balls.
Does not possess the physicality or fluidity in his game to be successful in the EPL.Needs matches to be played at a much slower pace.His success on loan this Season should at least mean that Arsenal can sell him for a less significant loss than they would otherwise have had to accept.The fact that they would still struggle to get £20m for a player who cost nearly double that figure.. tells us all we need to know.
Lets agree that this signing does not work for both – club and player, just like the Torrera signing some years back. Good to move him which will benefit him and the club, rather than having an unused player running down his contract. He may come good for less physical leagues, not for the English game which is more demanding and physical.
ESR 5 goals in 26 games; Fabio 4 goals in 18 games, surely we lost a good squad player in ESR who would have come handy. What’s done is done, definitely Fabio is a flop signing, lets move on. It does happen in football and I’ve seen much worse.
I hope he goes on to prove a lot of fans wrong, including me.Everyone deserves a second chance ?
Wasted enough time on a player that is not suited for the PL.
Body of a 14 year old, timid as a kitten, no pace or physicality, a recipe for disaster.
Vieira was behind ESR in development, and makes no sense giving him opportunities when Nwanarei should get the minutes.
Take the loss and sell him for what you can get.
Nope, time to sell. He’ll do better in another league. Hopefully we can make back even half of what we paid for him.