ARSENAL ace Gabriel Martinelli has decided to commit his future to Brazil rather than Italy.
The rising star has also hinted he wants to land Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s No14 shirt one day.
Gabriel Martinelli has pledged his future to Brazil rather than ItalyCredit: PA:Press Association
Martinelli has an Italian passport which sparked talk over his international future.
But after being asked his career goals, the forward told ESPN Brazil: “Now, get back to playing more.
“But surely in the future 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 national team.”
The 19-year-old’s comments will be a major boost for the Selecao with Martinelli one of the hottest prospects in world football.
And the confident forward has already got his eyes on landing Aubameyang’s No14 shirt in the future.
The shirt was also famously worn by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry during his time at the club.
Martinelli said: “Of course, Auba is an incredible player. Not just a player, an incredible person. It’s a pleasure to have him in the team.
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“He’s a guy who plays in my position. I can look at him every day and try to learn as much as possible.
“I certainly hope to be playing in the near future. And follow in his footsteps, he’s captain of the team, wearing shirt 14, which is a symbol of the club. I hope to have a bright future ahead at Arsenal.”
Martinelli has certainly got a big future ahead and Rio Ferdinand recently suggested the striker and Bukayo Saka can form a ‘scary partnership’ at Arsenal for years to come.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
