Gabriel Martinelli reveals national team decision and hints at dream Arsenal number

Arsenal ahead Gabriel Martinell has revealed his choice on his worldwide allegiances, bringing an finish to the talk surrounding his future, and has hinted at a future change in numbers.

The Brazilian teenager has represented the South American facet at youth degree however holds an Italian passport, which aided his transfer to hitch Arsenal from Ituano.

Italy have reportedly saved shut tabs on the ahead lately and are stated to have pushed for him to characterize the European nation however Martinelli’s latest feedback have introduced that debate to an finish.

Requested by ESPN Brasil about his targets for the longer term, he stated: “Now, get again to taking part in extra. However certainly sooner or later to win the Champions League, to win the World Cup and the Premier League with Arsenal. The World Cup with Brazil. My dream is to play for the Brazilian nationwide group.”

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Martinelli’s targets for his time with the Gunners will enchantment to the followers and he has additionally spoken about following in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s footsteps, sharing his admiration for his membership captain.

“After all, Auba is an unbelievable participant. Not only a participant, an unbelievable individual. It’s a pleasure to have him within the group. He’s a man who performs in my place. I can take a look at him each day and attempt to be taught as a lot as attainable.

“I actually hope to be taking part in within the close to future. And observe in his footsteps, he’s captain of the group, carrying shirt 14, which is a logo of the membership. I hope to have a vivid future forward at Arsenal.”

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Martinelli’s remark in regards to the well-known quantity 14 could point out his plans to take the quantity sooner or later when Aubameyang’s time with Arsenal involves a detailed.

The Brazilian has worn the quantity 35 since transferring to the Premier League however can anticipate to observe the likes of Bukayo Saka, who has taken the quantity seven shirt following his profitable breakthrough.

Aubameyang is contracted to Arsenal till 2023 and Martinelli seems to have his eye on the quantity 14 shirt when it turns into out there.

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