Arsenal tie wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli to new long-term contract – exactly a year after he joined the club – as he joins Bukayo Saka as the newest young gun to pen fresh terms
Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli has penned a new long-term contract with the club.
The 19-year-old has impressed since arriving from Ituano exactly a year ago, having scored 10 goals in 26 appearances this season, and is the latest young gun to pledge their future to the North London outfit.
The announcement came just 48 hours after it was revealed fellow talent Bukayo Saka had also signed fresh terms.
Young Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli has penned a new long-term contract with the club
Martinelli’s campaign was brought to an early halt after a knee injury which will rule him out for a number of months.
Boss Mikel Arteta told the club’s official website: ‘I am very happy that Gabi has signed a new contract with us. He is a very talented young player and he has impressed us with his performances, attitude and work-rate.
‘We are looking forward to getting him back to full fitness and to watching his development at our club.’
More to follow.
The 19-year-old striker has impressed this season after scoring 10 goals in 26 appearances
