Arsenal have announced the permanent signings of defensive duo Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari, who both joined the club on loan in January.
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Centre-back Mari arrived from Brazilian club Flamengo during the 2019/20 winter transfer window and made two Premier League starts for the Gunners.
He helped them to a 1-0 home win over West Ham United before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in his following appearance against Manchester City.
Right-back Cedric made the switch from Southampton in January after making more than 100 Premier League appearances for the south-coast club.
He scored on his debut for Mikel Arteta’s side against Norwich City and went on to play another four matches before the end of the season.
Cedric scores v Norwich
Cedric was part of the Portugal squad that won the 2016 UEFA European Championship also represented his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Arsenal begin the 2020/21 Premier League campaign with a trip to Fulham on 12 September and will be in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday.
