Arsenal have completed the signing of Pablo Mari on a loan deal with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Mari, 26, is Mikel Arteta's first signing since taking over as head coach in December after his switch from Flamengo was completed on Wednesday for a reported £4million loan fee. The defender arrived in London with Arsenal technical director Edu on Saturday, who praised the Gunners' latest arrival. "Pablo is an experienced player who will provide us with additional defensive quality," Edu said as the club confirmed the move. "We have been monitoring Pablo's career for a while and we are very pleased to have reached agreement with Flamengo for...
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