Arsenal winger Marquinhos has Joined Norwich City on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 season, as per an official statement.
The 19-year-old Brazilian will join the Canaries for the remainder of the 2022-23 season as they look to gain promotion from the Championship and back into the Premier League.
Marquinhos joined Arsenal on a long-term contract in the summer of 2022 after leaving Sao Paulo. Meanwhile, he has made six competitive appearances for the Gunners, scoring on debut in a Europa League match against FC Zurich.
The teenager will wear the No.13 shirt for Norwich, where he will be reunited with former Sao Paulo teammate Gabriel Sara, as he looks for regular game time that will assist his development.
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Marquinhos stated on the Norwich official website: “I’m really happy to arrive here in Norwich and very excited to play my first game. I’ve learnt a lot as part of my adaptation here in England. It’s totally different to Brazil.
It’s more intensive but I’m adapting well in order to help Norwich. I’m also really happy to get to know a new club, a new culture and a new city. The fans can expect that I’ll show desire.”
Welcome, Marquinhos 🤝#NCFC
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) January 31, 2023
Head coach David Wagner also added: “We’re delighted to have been able to add Marquinhos to our group. He is a young and exciting wide player, who wants to learn and further continue his development.
“We now look forward to welcoming Marquinhos to our first-team group ahead of the remainder of the season.”
Norwich, who are sixth in the Championship table, could give Marquinhos his debut against league leaders Burnley on Saturday.
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