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Pablo Mari reveals he wants permanent Arsenal transfer after coronavirus delay means he played just two games
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PABLO MARI says he hopes to stay at Arsenal for many years - and become a Premier League legend like his Gunners team-mate David Luiz.
The Spanish centre-back joined the North Londoners on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo in January - with a view to a £13.5million permanent switch.
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And the journeyman, 26, who spent three years at Manchester City without making a single appearance for them, reckons he is finally ready to put down roots at the Emirates.
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He said: “I’ve been at five clubs over the last four years. This is a footballer’s life. If you want to play football and you want to improve then every year you need to move.
“Maybe when you find a club that is good for you, then you can stay and improve with that club.
“I have found myself here at Arsenal. It is a really good option for me.
“I want to stay here and improve as a player and a person. I want to be here for many more years.”
Former Mallorca and Gimnastic player Mari has made just one Premier League start for Arsenal.
But he is keen to follow in the footsteps of new Gunners pal Luiz, who won a Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and two two FA Cups in two spells at Chelsea.
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Mari said: “It’s going really well. My feeling with David is nice. We talk a lot, we speak on the pitch. He’s a role model to me, he’s a
hero in Brazil.
“David is a really good person and helps me with everything. We want to win everything, so we’re going to try.
“We have a lot of ambition, so I look forward to seeing what the future holds.”
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