«The best Arsenal player», Gabriel Jesus extols Martinelli

The Arsenal forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate to name Gabriel Martinelli as the most in-form player of the Gunners at the moment. Having previously played for Manchester City, the Brazilian international noted that he had been closely following his compatriot’s progress since his early days. Asked about the most performing player in the Londoners’ squad, Jesus told Romario TV: “There are several, but I would say Martinelli.”

The forward later spoke about their first meeting: Strangely enough, I first saw him during the preparations for the Copa America 2019 (…) I think it was in 2019. The national team still calls up young players to come train with us. There was a very promising young left winger. I thought: “Wow, what talent!” Having joined Arsenal in 2019 from Ituano FC, Gabriel Martinelli has since established himself as one of the key elements of the London side’s attack.