Arsenal confirms and announces January deal done for Brazilian striker

Brazilian striker and ARSENAL star Marquinhos has joined Cruzeiro on loan until the end of the Brazilian Serie A season in December, the Gunners have announced on the club website.

Marquinhos has only made six appearances for Arsenal since joining Arteta’s side two-and-a-half years ago, scoring one goal and setting up another against FC Zurich in the Europa League in September 2022.

The 21-year-old had only just returned from a temporary spell with Fluminense during the 2024 Brasileiro season, where he registered two goals and two assists in 29 matches across all competitions.

Arsenal posted on the club website: ‘The 21-year-old has recently returned from a year-long loan with fellow Brazilian side, Fluminense where he made 29 appearances in all competitions.

‘Marquinhos joined Fluminense just a few months after their first-ever Copa Libertadores title and went on to be a part of their success when they lifted silverware once again in March 2024, winning the Recopa Sudamericana against LDU Quito.

‘The Brazil youth international previously had short-term loan spells at both Norwich City in the Championship and French side Nantes in Ligue 1.

‘Everyone at the club wishes Marquinhos all the best for his loan spell with Cruzeiro and look forward to seeing his continued development.

‘The loan deal is subject to regulatory processes.’

IcFootballnews View…

Marquinhos came to Europe believing that he could make an impact on that ARSENAL side, he really had alot of potential, but it was simply too early for him to make the move away from Brazil.

He has had to start again over the past few seasons and this loan just shows that he needs to stay in Brazil and develop, then maybe one day he will be good enough to make an impact for Mikel Arteta.

But the decision to loan him out again is a wise one, Marquinhis is far too talented to see his career pass him by.

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