Gabriel Martinelli extends his contract with Arsenal until 2027

confirmed on Friday that

has extended his contract until 2027. Martinelli’s contract was set to expire at the end of next season.

The 21-year-old forward joined Arsenal from Ituano in July 2019. He has scored 25 goals in 111 matches for the Gunners. The Brazil international has scored seven goals in 19 matches in the Premier League this season.

"

As soon as I got here, the supporters made me feel like one of them,"

Martinelli said in a video on Arsenal's Twitter feed.

"It's about more than football - it's about our heritage, our togetherness and the community spirit you have to experience and understand.

"Day-by-day, we make new memories together and feel the pride that comes from being a Gunner. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else."

"We're delighted Gabi has signed a new long-term contract,"

said

"Our supporters see his quality and energy every single time he puts on the shirt and he's the same every day in training, with his hard work and positive values.

"Gabi is still very young, so we know there's still much more to come from him and it's great that we'll be on this journey together.

"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.”

After extending Martinelli's contract, Arsenal now wants to extend William Saliba and Bukayo Saka's contracts.

"It's great that Gabi has signed a new contract with us,"

sporting director Edu added.

"The foundations of our squad continue to be built on young talent, so it's great that Gabi has signed a new contract.

"Gabi is still just 21, and a player with big ability and personality. He is an important part of our future and we're delighted that we have agreed a new contract."

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