Fabio Vieira is delighted to be in the PL after completing his move to Arsenal back in June.
What did Fabio Vieira say?
The new Gunners player claims to share qualities with seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi and looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow countryman Ronaldo after making his own move to the PL. Fabio Vieira came as a shock signing for Arsenal when the £30m transfer was completed in June. Fabio Vieira was acquired on the back of the 2021-22 campaign at Porto, who provided six goals and 11 assists, and the Portuguese believes he can demonstrate a skill set in English football that is comparable – at least in some departments – to that of Lionel Messi.
Explaining his strengths, the Portugal midfielder said he loves Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Fabio Vieira, he likes Lionel because of the playing style. It’s like his left-footedness, the same qualities. And Cristiano, not because he is Portuguese, but because of the hard work and mentality. It’s incredible. And Ronaldo scores a lot of goals. They are incredible players. Fabio is now following a similar path with Cristiano, who remains on the books at Man Utd, and a number of international colleagues he looks to for inspiration.
Fabio added to his PL challenge that this is the best league in the world. England has always been very attractive to Vieira. Great Portuguese players such as Silva, Ronaldo, Fernandes, Cancelo, Moutinho played here. Fabio wants to follow them. According to Fabio Vieira, it was always his dream to play for Porto when he was young. But his real dream was to play in PL.
Fabio Vieira is a versatile player
Fabio has a lot to prove before he can claim to stand alongside other Portuguese stars in England, but the opportunity to prove his worth is about to come. Fabio Vieira added to the position that would make it easiest for him to thrive at Emirates Stadium that the manager told him he knew he could play in the midfield position – No. 8, No. 10 – or on the wing, left side or right side. According to Vieira, they know he is a versatile player. Fabio Vieira prefers number 10. This is his real position.