Staying at Hamburg ‘is an option’ for Arsenal’s Fábio Vieira

Fábio Vieira has opened the door to a permanent switch to Hamburger SV, admitting that remaining in the Bundesliga port city beyond this season is “one of the options” under consideration.

The 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder, on loan from Arsenal, has impressed in his first German top-flight campaign, registering two goals and four assists in 15 league outings for the newly promoted club.

Speaking exclusively to Bild, Vieira stressed that his immediate priority is helping HSV secure survival, but he acknowledged the pull of his adopted home.

“I don’t yet have any idea what will happen at the end of the season,” he said. “My focus is on HSV, but I have a contract with Arsenal until 2027 and I will respect that.”

Hamburg hold a €20 million purchase clause in the loan agreement, yet sporting director Merlin Polzin is expected to approach Arsenal in an effort to lower that fee. Retaining top-flight status is viewed inside the Volksparkstadion as a prerequisite to any permanent deal.

Vieira, who has found comfort in Hamburg’s vibrant Portuguese quarter, believes the city offers an ideal environment for both football and personal life.

“I really like the city, it’s very beautiful and they have a large Portuguese community here,” he explained. “When I’m longing for Portuguese people or food, I just have to go to the Portuguese quarter. This way, the city makes it easy to feel at home.”

With survival still in the balance, Vieira’s performances over the final stretch could determine not only Hamburg’s fate but also his own long-term future.