The Gunners have tracked the teenager after he impressed during a
trial.
The player's agent, Rodrigo Pitta, told the Daily Mail: "We
completed the transaction last week, the player is already
Arsenal's and Fluminense have already received some money."
Arsenal have yet to comment on any deal. Wellington cannot
join up with Arsene Wenger's side until he turns 18 next year but
Arsenal are believed to have paid 65 per cent of the fee up front,
with the rest to follow when he arrives at Emirates.
The Brazil youth international is considered one of the most
promising players of his age group in Brazil. Manchester United,
Chelsea, Atletico and Real Madrid have all been linked with the
player, but Arsenal's long courtship appears to have paid off.
