Mikel Arteta’s first Arsenal contract Pablo Mari sends a heartfelt departure message
Pablo Mari was Mikel Arteta’s first acquisition for Arsenal.
Pablo Mari, Mikel Arteta’s first acquisition, has left Arsenal, as confirmed by the club.
After winning the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo and joining the club soon after his compatriot was named manager, the Spanish defender initially signed a six-month loan deal.
Mari was a member of the teams that won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield back-to-back, but a series of injuries prevented the 29-year-old from making a significant impact.
Following a brief stint with Udinese to finish the 2021/2022 season, the Spanish defender spent the entirety of last season on loan with his new club, AC Monza.
Mari’s season was cut short following a horrifying incident in which he was attacked with a weapon and required emergency hospital treatment.
Now completely recovered, Mari will sign a permanent contract with Monza pending the conclusion of regulatory procedures.
“As my contract with Arsenal comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you,’”he wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent this great and historic club, for all the memories we lived together and for the support I always received.
“It has been an immense honor to wear the Arsenal jersey and win two titles with this club.
“The Gunners will always have a place in my heart!”
Mikel Arteta’s first Arsenal contract Pablo Mari sends a heartfelt departure message
