Arsenal overtook Premier League Wolves by signing Brazilian youngster Marquinhos this summer thanks to manager Edu, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Writing in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Romano explained that Edu had a key role in making sure the Gunners were able to get in first and close this deal, with Marquinhos ending up joining for just €3.5m in what now seems like a real bargain. .
“Marquinhos scored his first goal for Arsenal this week in the Europa League following his move to the Emirates Stadium for €3.5m in the summer. In my opinion, this could end up being a smart deal and a real bargain,” Romano said.
“The wolves also wanted Marquinhos, but Arsenal have been quicker thanks to Edu’s relationship with Sao Paulo. Arsenal is convinced that he is a great talent for the present and the future, and for sure the club will continue to follow the Brazilian market, since Edu has excellent relations there”.
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The 19-year-old winger looks like a huge talent and could have a big future at the Emirates Stadium, and he got a chance to show his potential earlier this week when he scored in the club’s Europa League victory over FC Zurich.
Arsenal have had similar success to this in the past with the signing of Gabriel Martinelli a few years ago, and Gooners hopes Marquinhos can follow in his footsteps by becoming a first-team regular who can make an impact in the biggest games.
