Transfer news: Andre Santos leaves Arsenal as he makes free transfer to Flamengo
Left-back returns to Brazil after a difficult spell for the Gunners in a move that cost them £6.8m in 2011
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal left-back Andre Santos has joined Brazilian side Flamengo on a permanent move, with the Premier League club confirming the move on their official club website.
Santos joined the Gunners from Turkish side Fenerbahce in August 2011, and he went on to make 33 appearances for the north London side, although he was criticised for his care-free defending style that often saw him caught out of position.
The 30-year-old returns to the club that he spent a short loan period with earlier in his career, and he returns to his homeland after a difficult stint in England, leaving on a free transfer and signing a two-year-deal with his new club.
He cost Arsenal £6.8m two years ago, but was sidelined with a knee injury during his first season at the Emirates Stadium, where he made 21 appearances and scored three goals.
He played just 12 times last season before falling behind the fit-again Kieran Gibbs, and the addition of Spanish left-back Nacho Monreal saw him slip further down the pecking order, and he finished the season on-loan at Brazilian side Gremio.
He returns to Flamengo having made 22 appearances during a spell their in 2005/6, and he has also turned out for Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro.
The statement on the Arsenal website said: "Everybody at Arsenal would like to thank Andre for his contribution to the club and wish him well for his future career."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments