Mauro Bandeira

Mauro Gomes Bandeira (born 18 November 2003) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Slovenian club Tabor Sežana.

Club career After playing in the Barnet and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) academies, He signed his first professional contract with the club in the summer of 2022. During the 2022–23 season he played for Arsenal in the EFL Trophy. He also made the first-team match day squad for Arsenal, appearing as an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League.

In July 2023, Bandeira joined Colchester United on a season-long loan. He was named in the starting XI to make his senior debut on 5 August 2023 against Swindon Town in EFL League Two, however the match was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. In January 2024, he was recalled from his loan spell by Arsenal after making 11 appearances in all competitions for Colchester.

Bandeira was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2023–24 season following the expiration of his contract after which he signed for Slovenian side NK Tabor Sežana.

International career Born in Portugal to Angolan parents, Bandeira moved to England at a young age and holds dual Portuguese-British citizenship. He was called up to training camps for the Portugal U19s.

Personal life Bandeira is a martial arts enthusiast.

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