Arsenal sign Pablo Mari on loan from Flamengo until end of the season

The central defender has finally completed his move to Emirates Stadium after a turbulent week of negotiations between the two clubs

Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish defender Pablo Mari from Flamengo, the club announced on Wednesday afternoon.

The 26-year-old has moved to Emirates Stadium on loan until the end of the 2019-20 campaign after completing a medical in London.

The Gunners have had to pay an initial fee of around £4.25 million, and have the option to sign the centre-back permanently in the summer.