New Arsenal signing Fabio Vieira has dedicated a touching message to Porto as he says farewell to his boyhood club after move to the Premier League.
Vieira clinched a £30 million transfer to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation over his future. But while he is pleased to have completed the deal, he leaves Porto with a heavy heart after 15 years in the organisation. "My time at this enormous club has come to an end.
Fifteen years exactly of being a Dragao," the player explained on Instagram. View this post on Instagram "I came here as a boy to the club that I love, which instilled in me so many essential values to make me the man and player I am today. "I managed to achieve something I always dreamed of, being national champion with Porto.
I am eternally grateful to Porto and the entire Porto nation which has always welcomed me with open arms for this whole journey. "A special thank you to everyone who accompanied me and worked alongside me these past years, they had a huge part in my growth. "I made great memories and great friendships here which I will cherish forever. "Thank you to the entire Porto nation, Dragao forever!" Vieira was just eight years old when he first arrived at Porto's academy, and quickly began to rise up the ranks at the Portuguese club.