The year is 2019.
An 18-year-old boy, previously rejected by Manchester United after 4 unsuccessful trials, joins Arsenal Football Club from Ituano FC for a reported £6 million fee.
He’s given the No. 35 shirt.
Few knew his name. Fewer believed what he would become.
🎶 “His name is Gabi, He’s from São Paulo, And he plays for Arsenal, La la la la la la la!” 🎶
We sang whenever Gabriel Martinelli hit the back of the net.
From relentless pressing to that crucial goal against Manchester City in the title race, he quickly became one of the key sparks in Arsenal’s revival, playing with fearlessness and energy every time he stepped on the pitch.
A boy arrived wearing 35. A star emerged wearing 11 to lift the Premier league title.
But why the shirt number 35 for an unknown 18 year old?
Because ladies and gentlemen, it’s been exactly 35 days since Arsenal won the Premier League title.
@Rohawk5@ZoneDeLaBagarre Let’s put this into perspective imagine your son is getting bullied by older kids and it’s literally making his life hell . You confront the situation and she proceeds to bully your son infront of you what would you do ?
In January 2023, Arsenal missed out on £86M Mudryk and signed Trossard for £26m instead.
One became embroiled in a doping scandal. The other helped deliver Arsenal's league title.
Why mention the £26m fee today?
Because it's been exactly 26 days since Arsenal won the league.
@Emmanuelnnaa20@instablog9ja What are you saying 😂😂 a huge chunk of this money is in assets not in his account. Realistically speaking he only has about 2ish percent of this in liquid cash
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@FanuelMkisi@AFC__Xtra@HandofArsenal Do you realize he’s 16 ? And was playing first team for Leicester? Plus even if he’s a player that comes and goes on like loan twice do you realize our 4 main guys might not be here when he’s like 19 ?
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