How much was Vieira's transfer fee to Arsenal?
£3.5 million
£2.5 million
£5 million
£7 million
Answer
Vieira's transfer from Sampdoria to Arsenal in 1996 was a groundbreaking moment for English football. At £3.5 million, he became the most expensive player in British football history, exceeding Alan Shearer's previous record. Vieira's arrival marked a shift towards more technically gifted and tactically astute players in the Premier League, leaving a lasting impact on the English game.
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