Arsenal have signed centre-back Pablo Mari on a loan deal from Brazilian side Flamengo during the January transfer window.
The defender has spent significant time in the Premier League having played for Manchester City in the past and he had moved to Brazil only in 2019 for a meagre transfer fee.
And speaking about Pablo Mari, Brazilian legend Rivaldo as explained why the Arsenal boss chose to sign the relatively unknown 26-year-old.
Rivaldo told the Evening Standard: “I think Pablo Mari will fit in very well at Arsenal and in the Premier League.
“He is a good player that struggled to impose himself in Europe as a loaned player of Man City for a while, but he really convinced people being part of a great Flamengo team last season.
“He is very complete as a defender – capable of bringing the ball forward when necessary and a threat on set pieces.
“He has good passing skills as well and I liked what I saw from him.
“In Brazil, everyone has good opinion about him, and he could be a very successful option for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.”
Pablo Mari put up a great representation of themselves during the recently concluded Club World Cup and if those games are anything to go by then the defender could have a bright future at the club.
The Gunners have signed Mari on a short-term loan deal hence it will really interesting to see as to how long the player takes to settle down at the Emirates.
