He has been the only signing that Arsenal have made so farin the transfer window and it is one that has excited a lot of Gunners fans.
Gabriel Martinelli an 18-year-old winger was signed from Brazilian club Ituano and if the latest photos from Arsenal are any indication, he might feature in Emery’s plans at the start of the season.
Martinelli was signed in a deal that is said to be worth £6m and is considered to be one of the highest rated up and coming talents to make a name in Brazil. This was shown as he was called up to train with the Brazilian Copa America squad.
It was initially expected that he will be a part of the U-23 squad but given that he has been training with the first team, it is a good sign for the player. The North London club have been missing an exciting presence on the wings and players such as Martinelli can certainly fill that void.
His presence in the team along with exciting youngsters such as Bukayo Saka and the returning Reiss Nelson will be one to look out for in the upcoming season. The Gunners start their pre-season tour of the USA on the 16th of July and training has started to get them ready for it.
This session saw the return of players who did not have any international commitments and this included players such as Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. There were some welcome returns to the training ground with the presence of Rob Holding who was out for a long time with an injury.
Here are some pics:
Getting a good pre-season under their belt is going to be key for every member of the squad. And this is especially true for a young player such as Martinelli who needs to get as much playing time as possible.
The upcoming season is a crucial one for the Emirates club as they will once again look to get back into the Champions League. Having such an exciting talent will surely be a boost for the team. Fans will be hoping that he can show his talent and prove that the club made the right choice by bringing him to the Emirates.
