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Wellington Silva to Fluminense: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Related Topics: Fluminense FC, Arsenal F.C.

Wellington Silva's return to Brazilian club Fluminense was confirmed on Tuesday following a six-and-a-half-year spell for the winger at Arsenal during which he failed to turn out once for the Gunners first team.

Fluminense welcomed the 23-year-old Brazilian back to the club on their Twitter feed:

De volta pra casa! Wellington é do Fluzão! #SomosFluminense pic.twitter.com/sfvzfTMmZN

— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) July 18, 2016

Per ESPN FC, Rio de Janeiro-born Silva's failure to secure a work permit upon his arrival at the Emirates in 2010 saw him sent out on loan to Levante, Alcoyano, Ponferradina, Murcia and Almeria.