Forgotten Arsenal forward Wellington has been sent out on loan again by the club, joining Spanish side Almeria for one season.
Brazilian Wellington arrived at Arsenal in 2010 from Fluminense amidst a wave of expectation after being dubbed a ‘Wonderkid’ back in his home country but problems over a work permit saw the forward move to Levante in Spain.
He returned a year later but with Arsenal still unable to gain a work permit, was sent out on loan to three more Spanish clubs – Alcoyano, Ponferradina and Murcia.
Returning back to Arsenal this summer, the 21-year-old has now been told that he will be sent out on loan again, this time joining Almeria, which was confirmed by his agent to Sky Sports.
“A deal has been agreed between Arsenal and Almeria for Wellington Silva to go on loan for the season,” Soares said.
“He had the choice to go to a number of teams in Spain, but Silva has decided to join Almeria. He will fly to Spain next week to complete the paperwork to join Almeria for next season.
“We are hopeful that, after this loan at Almeria, Silva will be able to return to play for Arsenal and they will monitor his progress in Spain next season.”