Pablo Mari joins Arsenal on loan from Flamengo

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Flamengo defender Pablo Mari.The 26-year-old became the first Spaniard to win the Copa Libertadores in November and moves to the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.Arsenal announced the deal on Wednesday afternoon and the PA news agency understands the club have paid an initial loan fee of around 4million and have the option to make the move permanent for an additional 8million.Welcome to London. Welcome to Arsenal.@PabloMV5 is coming to the capital!