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Gabi the Gunner
Gabriel Martinelli has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new long-term contract, understood to be until 2027.
The Brazilian forward, 21, has been one of the standout stars for the Gunners this season, scoring seven times for Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders.
Martinelli moved to the Emirates from boyhood club Ituano in 2019 and has since made 111 appearances across all competitions.
He said: “I was born a long, long way from North London but as soon as I got here, our supporters made me feel like one of them.
“It didn’t take me long to realise this place is about more than football.
“Thank you Gunners, for making me feel at home. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.”
Arteta added: “We’re delighted Gabi has signed a new long-term contract.
“We’re now excited to continue to develop his huge talent and look forward to seeing him perform with Arsenal in the years to come.”
O’Brien in Forest wilderness
Nottingham Forest summer signing Lewis O’Brien is facing an uncertain future after being left out of Steve Cooper’s Premier League squad for the remainder of the season.
The 24-year-old was set to join Championship outfit Blackburn on deadline day with a view to making the move permanent next summer should the Lancashire club achieve promotion.
But the switch was not processed before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline, forcing the midfielder to stay at the City Ground.
O’Brien, who only joined the Reds from Huddersfield last July, has lost his place in Cooper’s plans following the arrival of Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew on a free transfer.
Rovers are expected to appeal against the EFL’s decision but if that fails, O’Brien’s only choice will be to join a club in a country where the deadline has not yet passed.
