Pablo Mari Joins AC Monza on Permanent Deal
Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has joined Italian side AC Monza on a permanent deal. The 29-year-old Spaniard initially joined the Gunners on loan from Flamengo before making the move permanent. He spent the entire last season on loan with Monza, helping the newly-promoted club to an 11th place finish in Serie A.
Background on Pablo Mari
Mari made 22 appearances for Arsenal and scored one goal. He was stabbed in a supermarket last year, while on loan with Monza. Arsenal’s players held up a shirt with Mari’s name on it before their 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest in October 2022 as Mari recovered from the attack, in which one person was killed.
Statement from Arsenal
In a statement on the Arsenal website, the Premier League club said: “Pablo showed tremendous strength and courage last year to recover from an attack which injured him in Milan in October 2022. We’re all so happy that Pablo is now back to full fitness. We thank Pablo for his contribution to the club and wish him and his family the best of health and happiness in their new chapter.”
Mari’s Reaction to the Move
Mari expressed his gratitude to Arsenal and said he was looking forward to the new challenge with Monza. He said: “I want to thank everyone at Arsenal for their support during my time at the club. I’m looking forward to this new challenge with Monza and I’m excited to be part of this project.”
Monza’s Reaction to the Move
Monza president Silvio Berlusconi was delighted to have secured Mari’s signature and said: “We are very pleased to have signed Pablo Mari. He is a great player who has already proven himself at the highest level. We are sure that he will be an important part of our team and help us achieve our goals this season.”
Conclusion
Pablo Mari’s move to AC Monza is a great opportunity for him to continue his career in Italy. He has already shown his strength and courage in recovering from a serious attack last year, and his move to Monza is a testament to his resilience and determination. Monza are sure to benefit from his experience and quality, and Arsenal will no doubt miss him.