armoryFabio Vieira is on loan until August 2024. The Premier League side let him join Hamburg SV last September after a season on loan at FC Porto.
The Bundesliga side have secured a €22m purchase option and two months ago, Sport Witness broadcast news They are asking for a discount from Arsenal.
Later that month, the attacking midfielder said he would make a decision on his future after this season.
That time, He said: : "Everyone knows I still have a contract with Arsenal. So, wait until the end of the season. Then we'll talk about it and see what we can do."
3 April, Hamburg Board member Eric Heuer said There will be talks with Arsenal to purchase the 25-year-old player. The official also insisted that the Portuguese is not part of the Gunners' long-term plans.
Arsenal man's future uncertain
Hamburg finished the 2025/26 season in 13th place [18 teams in Bundesliga]Eight points clear of the relegation zone.
image The report adds that the German club have tried to discuss different scenarios in which the Arsenal-owned player could continue with them. However, he is not sure where he will play next season.
"I'm very happy here this season. I can feel that the fans really love me. Whether I stay or leave, I will always be grateful to the club. They have done everything for me." He said.
It is clear they will not pay the €22m buyout clause but will still fight to keep him. It won't be easy as other clubs are also keeping an eye on the former FC Porto man. If Hamburg sign him, Bild say it would be a fee of around €7-8m.
Another newspaper, burgdorfer zeitungGunners boss Cover more comments from players.
"In a few weeks, I will sit down with my family, my agents and Arsenal and see what is the best option for me. But for now, I am just looking forward to my holidays, just switching off and not thinking about football." Vieira explained.
"I have to be open to everything. Let's see what happens. I feel the love of the fans and the club. They all love me."
When asked specifically if he could imagine living in Hamburg, he said: "I can't say anything right now. Whatever the future holds, I'm very happy here and will always be grateful to HSV. The club has done everything for me; the support has been amazing."
Our opinion: Arsenal must sell
Fabio Vieira's contract at the Emirates expires in 2027. Therefore, Mikel Arteta's team will have to sell him in the upcoming window to avoid losing him for free next year.
Hamburg SV or any other club can take advantage of this and sign him at a reasonable price.
