(Football news) The January transfer window shut two days ago, but Arsenal fans got some more good news as according to reports Gabriel Martinelli is set to sign a new contract with the club till 2027. The talented Brazilian this season has been one of the Gunners’ best players and his performances on the left flank have been simply brilliant, slowly but steadily he is becoming a nightmare to defend against. Arsenal have been trying to tie Martinelli down to a new deal for a while now, and it looks like Edu along with the Arsenal board have finally pulled it off.
The Gunners had signed Gabriel Martinelli from fourth-tier Brazilian side Ituano for just £6 million in the summer of 2019. Nobody really knew who he was but he hit the ground running under Unai Emery immediately. He finished his debut season with 10 goals and four assists in just 15 starts as everybody knew Arsenal had signed a star. Martinelli has gone up a level this season and is right now one of the best left-wingers in the Premier League. He already has seven goals and three assists to his name in all competitions and has played a major part in helping Arsenal go five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings.
Martinelli’s contract was set to expire at the end of next season. Although the Gunners had the option to extend that by two more years, the board thought that it was important for them to hand him a new long-term deal. Edu and Arteta did that not too long ago, as Fabrizio Romano revealed that it’s completely done. Martinelli signed a new deal until the summer of 2027 and has an option to extend that by another year as well. Arsenal fans will be hoping that Martinelli becomes the linchpin of this team for several years to come.
He tweeted: “Gabriel Martinelli has signed a new deal with Arsenal valid until June 2027 — it is done and sealed after long talks. Official statement will follow, Gabriel has accepted all clauses. First call, @David_Ornstein. Arsenal will now push for Saka and Saliba extensions.”
In another tweet, Romano said: “Understand Gabriel Martinelli’s new deal with Arsenal will also include an option to extend the contract for a further year. Guaranteed contract until June 2027, club’s option until June 2028.”
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