Fabio Vieira has officially returned to Hamburger SV, this time as a permanent player. The German club confirmed the agreement with Arsenal on 1 September 2026.\n\nThe Portuguese midfielder spent last season on loan at Hamburg and recorded 13 goal contributions in 31 competitive appearances. The club described him as one of the team's standout players.\n\nVieira has signed a long-term contract, but its exact duration and the fee were not disclosed. Sky Sports reports a figure of £7.7 million; that remains a media figure rather than a club-confirmed term.\n\nSTATUS: OFFICIAL — the permanent transfer is confirmed by Hamburger SV; the fee remains reported.\n\nSOURCES: Hamburger SV, 1 September 2026 — https://www.hsv.de/en/news/welcome-back-fabio-vieira-returns-to-hsv · Sky Sports, 1 September 2026 — https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/13579708/transfer-deadline-day-deals-summer-2026-confirmed-moves-across-premier-league-championship-efl-europe-and-more