Arsenal youngster Marquinhos has made an instant impact on his debut for the club as he scored in the club's Europa League clash with FC Zurich. The Brazilian joined in the summer from Sao Paolo in a deal worth roughly £3million as the Gunners continue their pursuit of young talent.
Discussing the transfer, director Edu told the official club website: "We're delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we have been watching for a while. At 19, his is still very young, so he is a player for the future. We look forward to Marquinhos now joining us for pre-season, making his new home, and continuing to grow and develop with us."
The 19-year-old was given some game time in pre-season, but is yet to start in the Premier League as he continues his development towards first-team football. He was, however, given the chance to impress in Switzerland against FC Zurich in the Europa League.
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The impact was almost instant as he scored in the 16th minute, finishing from an Eddie Nketiah cross on the counter attack. During the celebrations, Marquinhos was pictured crying, showing just how much it meant for him to score on such an occasion for his new team.
Arsenal fans were jubilant with the goal from their new wideman, taking to social media to express their delight with his instant impact.-
@Afc_MathZinny: "OUR MARTINELLI PART 2. Get in marquinhos."
@Arsenalnewschan: "HE IS IN TEARS what a guy."
@Charlie1peters: "How far did Marquinhos run before finishing that goal? You could see what it means to him, good on him."
@noelmickedy: "Our Mystery winger..."
@AfcT0R: "We will dominate this Competition this season."
@TylerAFC__: "Better than Antony."
@T__Walker17: "Mystery winger all along."
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