In case you didn’t know…
Arsenal have been targeting the 18-year-old from Brazil for quite some time. The forward made his professional debut at the age of 16 and he has gone on to make 34 appearances for the club. Additionally, he has 10 goals to his name.
The youngster was even voted as the 2019 Best Newcomer and named in the 2019 Team of the Year for the Campeonato Paulista. The rapid rise of Martinelli had caught the attention of the Brazilian national team who called him up to the full squad for a training camp ahead of the Copa America campaign.
The heart of the matter
Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of highly rated 18-year-old forward Gabriel Martinelli. The teenager will be signing a long term contract with the Gunners.
During his first official interview as a Gunner, the striker was asked about the opportunity to play for Arsenal. He replied,
He was also quizzed about other Brazilians who have played for the North London side and his role model in football. Martinelli said,
What’s next?
The new signing will join the Premier League club for pre-season training soon with the deal subjected to completion of regulatory processes.
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