Arsenal is taking Fabio Vieira’s game time seriously as he spends the season on loan at FC Porto, even including an unusual clause in the agreement.
The attacker returned to his former club this week after struggling to secure a regular spot in Arsenal’s starting XI.
Vieira joined the Gunners from Porto in 2022, but after two seasons, he has found it difficult to establish himself as a key player in the team.
He was highly productive during his time at Porto, which prompted Arsenal to sign him. However, he hasn’t been able to replicate that form at the Emirates, leading Arsenal to believe he could develop further by playing regularly back at Porto.
The Portuguese club still considers Vieira a top talent who can contribute significantly to their objectives. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Porto has agreed to ensure he gets substantial playing time.
The agreement reportedly includes a clause stating that if Vieira fails to play in at least 50% of Porto’s matches, the club will face penalties from Arsenal.
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When Vieira is having a good game, he is one of the finest players at Arsenal, but he lacks consistency and hopefully, that would change when he returns.
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One of our best players ? He’s nowhere near the level we need
Totally agree !
Agree, what a poor summing up of a poor player.
Disagree with that added clause because it’s not Vieira’s fault. It happened to many players, namely Torres at Chelsea or Coutinho at Barca. If Arsenal themselves benched him more than 50% of his game time, what’s right do they have to put that clause on.
It doesn’t come down to faults or rights. Arsenal own the player and are entitled to place conditions on loan deals. If Porto are not happy, they can simply not go ahead with te deal.
He has no strength to succeed in the EPL. 35m fir him was overpriced, could’ve bought a better player with that money.
What a top talent buh the premier league is just on another level. I really hope he gets playing time over there and return ready.
Hilarious 😂 😃 Arsenal want to punish Porto for not playing their own player which they failed to play him 50% of those games in their own team?😂😂this is bullying of highest level
Agree. Porto only have to give him a few seconds each game to avoid “punishment” Ha ha
I reckon the plan is to sale him after the loan.The clause is to ensure that he plays a lot of games which will improve his market value.
Good thinking Reggie assuming the penalty details would allow it. However, since his wages are many times now what they were when he was last with Porto I don’t think they’ll want to go that route just to get one over on us. But you never know, I have to admit it would be amusing.
I totally agree with you but my posted comment has been waited for approval. Torres and Coutinho also got the same issue after leaving Liverpool. Is it Liverpool’s fault!!??
As much right as they have to insert it, which is just about the same right the loaning club has to reject it if they don’t like it.
Agree Solwills. I would say that Vieira will replace Conceição who has signed for Juventus on a one year loan deal.
Yeah, a lot of bullying going on in transfer negotiations.
That’s coming from the coach’s mouth
His salary is too much for Porto and co. They can’t buy him unless he accepts very heavy pay cut
Disagree with that added clause because it’s not Vieira’s fault. It happened to many players, namely Torres at Chelsea or Coutinho at Barca. If Arsenal themselves benched him more than 50% of his game time, what’s right do they have to put that clause on.
Arsenal has every right. Arsenal doesn’t want him showing that his bench sitting skills are just as good with Porto. Arsenal is interested in him utilizing and showcasing his skills again and he can’t do that if he isn’t being played. If Porto didn’t want the clause then they could have simply walked away from the deal.
It was a mistake to buy Vieira because he is not strong physical & his performances whenever he played never convinced. Who can he displace in the midfield?