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'I am so happy here' - Pablo Mari targets permanent Arsenal stay

The defender - on loan from Flamengo - made his Premier League debut on Saturday during the 1-0 win against West Ham

Pablo Mari has set his sights on playing for Arsenal for ‘a lot of years’ after making his Premier League debut against West Ham.

The Spanish defender joined on loan from Brazilian giants Flamengo in January and the Gunners have an option to make his move permanent at the end of the season.

Mari has had to bide his time since arriving in north London, with his fitness not initially at the level for him to be in contention for matchday squads.