Gabriel Martinelli has been a mainstay at Arsenal for a few seasons now. However, he faces a difficult future at the club as Arsenal are reportedly trying to sell him. Furthermore, this is not a situation in which clubs circle around a player. This is a situation in which the player’s club contacts other clubs, persuading them to sign the player. Reports are coming in that Gabriel Martinelli has already been put on the transfer market by the Gunners. The news is further solidified by sources reporting that initial contacts have also been made by Arsenal with potential buyers.
Future of Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli made the move to Arsenal from Brazilian club Ituano back in 2019. He was initially a very exciting prospect amongst the club hierarchy and fans. His relentless pace and Brazilian flair made him stand out. Ever since making the move, Martinelli has been a constant name in the Arsenal team sheet. With numerous great moments and highlight performances, Gabriel Martinelli has had a decent career in North London.
However, it has not been all sunshine and rainbows for Martinelli at Arsenal. He has faced issues that every player faces while having a long stay at one club, like injuries and rough patches. However, Martinelli has sometimes had prolonged rough patches that have consequently put him behind a lot of names in the team. The likes of Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard have built on great performances, whereas Martinelli has remained lukewarm. This has pushed Arsenal to make plans to get rid of Martinelli. The decision also comes in the wake of Arsenal pursuing a squad overhaul this season.
Options for Martinelli
It is now a clear possibility that Martinelli will leave Arsenal in the forthcoming transfer window. This now pushes Arsenal to analyse the options available on the table. As mentioned before, this is a situation in which Arsenal themselves are contacting clubs, persuading them to sign Martinelli up. According to journalist Sercan Hamzaoglu, one of Arsenal’s sporting directors has been in contact with an agent from Turkey. Hamzaoglu believes a move to Fenerbahce is a realistic possibility for Martinelli.
However, Hamzaoglu also believes a club like Fenerbahce will most likely pull out of the deal. This is because of how much the transfer market has grown. Premier League players, especially, have become expensive over the years. This is the reason Hamzaoglu believes the Turkish club won’t be able to afford Martinelli.
The Saudi possibility
Talking about expenses and “affordability,” the Saudi League is the most financially capable league in the world. The league has heaps of financial backing and a mountain of funds to spend. The league could afford any player in the world. However, while we discuss the possibility of a Saudi move, it is important that the player is willing to move to the league. This is because the Saudi League is definitely not competitive or prestigious enough to attract a player. But if the money offered is an attractive aspect for Martinelli, the move could be a real possibility.
Another option for Martinelli is a potential move back to his boyhood club Corinthians in Brazil. Talking about Corinthians a few months back, he said, “But, man, at the end of my career, I have this dream of returning to Brazil. We’ve already talked. My father and I. We’re going back to Corinthians. I have that dream. My father is a huge Corinthians fan.” However, this is highly unlikely. It might be too early considering Martinelli’s career trajectory.
Conclusion
Watching Martinelli leave might be a difficult pill to swallow for Arsenal fans. After all, he has served the club for over six years. However, keeping the squad overhaul in mind, getting rid of Martinelli should be the right move.
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