Pablo Mari is set to join Monza on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move. The Spanish defender's move includes an obligation to be made into a €7m transfer at the end of next season on the proviso that Monza are able to avoid relegation from Serie A football.london understands.
The two clubs had been in talks for some days over a move, with the option to turn it into a permanent transfer being the main sticking point. But now that an agreement has been reached, Mari, who arrived in Italy yesterday ahead of the move, will become a Monza player.
The 28-year-old became Mikel Arteta's first signing when he arrived from Flamengo in January 2020. Since then he has gone on to make 22 appearances for Arsenal, scoring once.
