Arsenal loanee wants to stay in Serie A for another season

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal warms up at half time during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

April 12, 2022

Pablo Mari, who joined Udinese from Arsenal on a six-month loan deal in January 2022, has expressed his intention to stay in Serie A for another season.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mari said,

“I’d like to stay in Serie A next season. I’m under contract until June 2024 with Arsenal – but I’m so happy here at Udinese.”

Multiple reports suggest that Mari’s loan deal doesn’t include an option for permanent purchase.

As such, the Udine-based club would have to make a new proposal in order to redeem the Brazilian centre-back’s services for an additional year.

Mari, 28, has made eight appearances in Serie A since making his move to Italy.

Jyotirmoy Halder