Gabriel Martinelli has opened up about his brief spell with Barcelona’s academy earlier than he signed with Arsenal, revealing a friendship with Ansu Fati.
- Initially didn’t land dream European transfer
- Finally joined the Gunners
- Now a star for membership and nation
WHAT HAPPENED? The 21-year-old was rejected by each Manchester United and Barcelona whereas nonetheless a teen earlier than Arsenal lastly gave him a shot, signing him from Ituano for £6 million in 2019. Their religion has since been rewarded, with Martinelli growing right into a key a part of Mikel Arteta’s plans.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking lately with The Gamers’ Tribune, he mentioned: “I went to La Masia in Barcelona. I practised with Ansu Fati once I went there. We turned mates and I stayed there for 15 days.
“Then it did not work out both, they did not need me. However 4 or 5 months later Arsenal signed me.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Martinelli has began in each Premier League recreation this season – scoring 5 instances and offering two assists – serving to push the Gunners to the highest of the division.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINELLI? The Brazilian’s kind has been so good, he was chosen to play in Qatar 2022 and so will hope to return to England in late December as a World Cup winner.