Gabriel Martinelli extended his contract with Arsenal

• Brazilian attacker Gabriel Martinelli has signed a new contract with Arsenal.
• He has made 111 appearances for Gunners since signing from Ituano in 2019.
• Manager Mikel Arteta: “We know he has a lot more to offer”.

Gabriel Martinelli, a Brazilian attacker, has extended his contract with Arsenal, keeping him with the team at least through 2017.

In all competitions since signing from Brazilian team Ituano in the summer of 2019, the 21-year-old has made 111 appearances.

He has been a mainstay in the Premier League this year, scoring seven goals to help the Gunners increase their lead over the competition’s other teams by five points.

“The adventure continues. I’m overjoyed to have signed a new deal with the Arsenal family “Gabi posted something on Twitter.

“My teammates and fans have made me feel at home since the day I joined the staff. I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this unique club “He stated.

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The journey continues 🙏

I’m so proud to have signed another contract with The Arsenal family.

From the moment I joined the staff, my teammates and the supporters have made me feel at home ❤️

I’m excited for what the future holds at this special club 👊

COYG 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/QRwEPO0X8S

— Gabriel Martinelli (@gabimartinelli) February 3, 2023

“Gabi is still extremely young, so we know he has a lot more to offer,” manager Mikel Arteta remarked. “Our supporters witness his talent and excitement every single time he puts on the shirt, and he’s the same every day in training, with his hard effort and great ideals.

“We are now pleased to continue developing his enormous talent and look forward to seeing him shine with Arsenal in the coming years.”

Gabriel Martinelli 🤝 The Arsenal

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2023

Martinelli participated in eight games for Brazil’s Under-23 squad prior to making his senior debut in March 2022.

He accompanied the Brazil team on its trip to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, playing in two matches as the Selecao reached to the quarterfinals.

At the age of 16, Gabi made his debut for the Ituano team in Sao Paulo, where he also scored his first goal in September 2018.

He won Young Player of the Year honours at the Campeonato Paulista before signing with Arsenal in July 2019.

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