Flamengo said goodbye to Pablo Marí... Arsenal next?

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Pablo Marí could be about to join Arsenal. EFE

The Spaniard is expected to be moving across the pond yet again and to officially become the first signing in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

Flamengo confirmed the player's departure with a video on their social media with a heartfelt video. Meanwhile, Arsenal are yet to announce his signing... But with a public display of respect by his soon to be former club, it looks like it could be coming any second.

The Spanish player was a key part of Flamengo's stunning 2019 run that lead them to a Copa Libertadores victory and a narrow loss in the Club World Cup against Liverpool.

"The time has come to say goodbye to this defender who came to Flamengo to leave his mark on our history, with the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Championship titles," wrote Flamengo.

Marí arrived from Deportivo de la Coruña and took his place in the team and in the hearts of Flamengo fans. After a dream season, the centre-back now says goodbye.

He would be joining Mikel Arteta's Arsenal as a reinforcement for the season ahead.