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Former Arsenal star Fran Merida joins Atletico Paranaense
Former Arsenal starlet Fran Merida has joined Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense.
The 22-year-old joined Arsenal's youth set-up from Barcelona back in 2005, but left in 2010 after growing disillusioned with a lack of first-team opportunities.
The midfielder, who was once tipped to emulate Cesc Fabregas, managed just 20 league appearances in two seasons for Atletico Madrid before moving to Hercules last year.
And he will now look to further his career in Brazil after signing a one-year deal with Atletico Paranaense.
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