Martinelli's destiny could have changed after failed Man Utd trial
The Brazilian star is having a good time at Arsenal and is one of the most effective players in the team.
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Gabriel Martinellihas stated that during his trial at Arsenal,
Manchester Unitednever told him they intended to sign him.
Arsenal signed Martinelli from Brazilian club Itvano in 2019 for € 7 million and he is considered one of the most talented players in Europe. The 20-year-old star is a key player in the starting line-up, but things could have changed for him after a failed audition at Old Trafford.
He told
The Athletic:
"I actually had four different trials at United when I was 13, 14, 15 and 16," Martinelli has told
"This was in Manchester at the club’s training base, where I played in the same age group as Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams and I met first-team players, like Zlatan [Ibrahimovic], Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra.
"There was never a moment, though, when they said they wanted me [to sign] there. But it give me a taste and made the adaptation a little easier because I had experienced football in England.
"Even after those trials, I always believed in myself. My mind is always thinking, ‘I can do it'.”
Martinelli has played 70 games for Arsenal and managed to score 16 goals for the team.
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