André Santos has officially joined Flamengo on a 1-year loan deal, Fresh Arsenal understands. The deal is expected to be confirmed by both clubs in the next 48 hours.
The Brazilian has just returned from loan in Brazil after spending 6 months playing for Gremio, however the player was not taken on the Asia tour so that he could sort out his future. It is now understood that the player and club have reached an agreement for a further one-year loan deal, but to play for Flamengo – another club in the Brazilian league. Arsenal will still be contributing to Andre Santos’ £60,000 per-week wage, but Flamengo are understood to be paying a significant amount towards them.
Santos is the latest in a shed load of departures from the Emirates this season, with more to come. Gervinho is in talks with Roma and Marseille, Bendtner with several clubs and Chamakh was excused from the Asia tour to sort out his future, as revealed by Fresh Arsenal two weeks ago.
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