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The moniker given to Fabio Vieira by television has been revealed by NUNO TAVARES.
22-year-old Vieira was compared to this beloved Prison Break character.
Yesterday, the Gunners made the £34 million transfer of Vieira from Porto official.
Tavares and Vieira, both 22 years old, are acquainted thanks to their time spent on Portugal Under-21 team duty.
The Arsenal left-back was eager to welcome his friend to the team now that they were united at the club level.
Tavares claimed in doing so on Instagram that he gives his friend the moniker of a typical Prison Break bad guy.
Vieira posted on Instagram following the announcement of his transfer: "I'm really thrilled to sign with this fantastic team.
Together, we'll do amazing things. This season, I'm looking forward to seeing you all.
22-year-old Tavares said, "Red looks wonderful."
"Welcome T-Bag," he continued.
Robert Knepper, who played the classic role of Theodore Bagwell, had dark hair and a beard that resembled Vieira's.
He was one of the show's main antagonists and appeared in several seasons.
Meanwhile, Vieira will try to influence Arsenal in a more favorable way.
Fabio is a very imaginative player that will enhance our offensive performance with his high caliber and adaptability.
Arteta, Mikel
Manager Mikel Arteta spoke to the club's authorized media team: "I'm overjoyed that we were able to find and sign such a unique talent.
"Fabio is a very inventive player who will improve our attacking style with his high caliber and adaptability."
We warmly welcome Fabio and his family to our club and are forward to get to work with him before the upcoming season."
Added by Edu "We're overjoyed to have finalized the signing of FC Porto's Fabio. "Fabio is a unique player who is at ease with the ball in the last third of the field.
We are all eager to collaborate with him and benefit from his future contributions to Arsenal.
"We will now keep working hard and are anticipating finishing this transfer window as strongly as possible," the statement reads.
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