Arsenal's Santos joins Gremio on loan

[Shola Sholaz]

Arsenal left back Andre Santos has joined Brazilian club Gremio for the remainder of the season after becoming surplus to requirements, the Premier League club said on Monday.
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The 29-year-old, who joined Arsenal in 2011, has made 36 appearances for the Gunners although he has struggled to adjust to the demands of English football.
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Manager Arsene Wenger signed Spaniard Nacho Monreal on the final day of the January transfer window, unwilling to promote Santos to first-choice left back in the absence of the injured Kieran Gibbs.
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Brazil international Santos joined Arsenal from Turkish club Fernabache who he played for after spells in Brazil with Corinthians, Atletico Mineiro, Flamengo and Figueirense.

[emezico]

l knew Arsenal would offload him someday. His performance is below standard.