Overview

• Arsenal confirmed the permanent transfer of Brazilian forward Marquinhos to Cruzeiro for a fee of £2.5 million.
• The 22-year-old managed just six first-team appearances and scored once during his three years at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
• Marquinhos spent the bulk of his Arsenal contract on loan at Norwich City, Nantes, Fluminense and Cruzeiro before opting to stay in Brazil.
• His original move from São Paulo in 2022 was criticized for its low fee and for disrupting a pre-contract agreement with Wolves.
• With the forward position now vacant, Arsenal are targeting a high-quality striker capable of delivering consistent goals.