FORMER Arsenal prospect Mauro Bandeira has returned to the club to train as he looks for a new team.
Bandeira, 22, joined the Gunners in 2018 from after starting out at Barnet.
Arsenal academy graduate Mauro Bandeira has returned to the club as he looks for a new team Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Bandeira has been a free agent for almost a year and is currently training with Arsenal Credit: Getty Images – Getty
The midfielder amassed a total of two goals and eight assists in 42 appearances with the Under-18s as well as three goals and two assists in 28 games with the Under-21s.
The No8 spent a total of six years with the North Londoners – one of which included a season-long loan at Colchester.
Bandeira also earned five first-team call-ups as he was named on ‘s bench, without ever coming on.
The central midfielder left the Emirates in 2024 when he signed for Slovenian outfit Tabor Sezana.
However, the Portuguese ace left Tabor in July and has since been a free agent for almost a year.
As his search for a new club continues, Bandeira tries to maintain high fitness levels by training at ‘s London Colney training centre.
He is not the only Arsenal academy graduate who returned to their old stomping grounds.
Tyreece John-Jules also did the same earlier this season before ultimately moving to .
Will Sweet is also back training with Arsenal after his loan at came to an end.
Unlike Bandeira, Sweet is still part of the London giants’ U21 side.
There are currently no signs Bandeira will be returning within Arsenal’s ranks.
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