Vieira discusses his reasons for returning to his childhood team, Porto

The 24-year-old discussed his desire to make a season-long comeback to Porto in an interview with Portuguese sports paper O Jogo.

“The idea of returning came from me. I love this club and I’m going to give everything on the pitch. 

“I’m happy, obviously, it’s my home. I’m looking forward to being at the stadium, playing in front of these fans and doing the best I can for this club this season. 

“It was a chance that, above all, came to me because it was something I already wanted: to play. I had a difficult time in England, an operation, and at this moment I felt that FC Porto was a good opportunity to continue growing and developing. 

“I felt that this was the right place to do it this season.” 

He spoke about the similarities of both clubs and how Arsenal’s style matches Porto’s which can help him develop as a player. 

“I have more responsibilities,” he added of his time in north London. “I can say I’m a different man. 

“Obviously they played in a different style than we play here, but both there and here there are two teams that always have control of the ball, most of the time they are in possession of the ball, in offensive processes, but we also have the defensive process, both are very important in football.”