Gabriel Martinelli has signed a brand new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League leaders have confirmed.
The 21-year-old is into his fourth season at Emirates Stadium after becoming a member of from Ituano in July 2019.
Brazil worldwide Martinelli has made 111 appearances for Arsenal and has began all 19 of their league matches this marketing campaign, making him one in every of seven ever-presents.
He was because of be out of contract on the finish of subsequent season, however phrases have now been agreed on a deal that may reportedly run via till the top of the 2026-27 marketing campaign.
Arsenal introduced the information on their official web site on Friday, with supervisor Mikel Arteta assured there’s nonetheless extra to return from the teen.
“We’re delighted Gabi has signed a brand new long-term contract,” stated Arteta, whose aspect are 5 factors away from Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League with a sport in hand.
“Our supporters see his high quality and power each single time he places on the shirt and he’s the identical each day in coaching, along with his onerous work and optimistic values.
“Gabi continues to be very younger, so we all know there’s nonetheless rather more to return from him and it’s nice that we’ll be on this journey collectively.
“We’re now excited to proceed to develop his large expertise and look ahead to seeing him carry out with Arsenal within the years to return.”
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2023
Martinelli has seven targets in 27 appearances for Arsenal this season – solely Eddie Nketiah (9), Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka (each eight) have extra – whereas aiding an extra three.
The previous Corinthians youth participant is one in every of a number of younger gamers Arsenal wish to tie down, with talks additionally underneath means with William Saliba and Saka.
“It’s nice that Gabi has signed a brand new contract with us,” sporting director Edu added.
“The foundations of our squad proceed to be constructed on younger expertise, so it’s nice that Gabi has signed a brand new contract.
“Gabi continues to be simply 21, and a participant with huge skill and persona. He is a vital a part of our future and we’re delighted that we have now agreed a brand new contract.”