Mikel Arteta responds to ‘critical’ Gabriel Martinelli after ex-Arsenal winger’s social media snub
Mikel Arteta has hailed Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian left Arsenal in a £60m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, after the winger failed to mention his manager in an emotional goodbye post on social media. Martinelli, who played nearly 300 times for the Gunners across seven seasons, was left out of Arsenal’s squad for their Community Shield win against Manchester City and subsequent…
Mikel Arteta has expressed gratitude towards former Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli after the £60m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who played nearly 300 times for the Gunners during his seven-year tenure, did not acknowledge Arteta in his emotional social media post bidding farewell to the club.
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright criticized the treatment of Martinelli, stating that the 25-year-old deserved more respect. Arteta praised Martinelli's transformation, both personally and professionally, and his impact on the team, describing him as a "critical player" throughout their journey together. Martinelli's farewell message highlighted his achievements with Arsenal, including winning the FA Cup, Community Shield, and Premier League titles, as well as representing Brazil in the Olympics and two World Cups.
The fee paid for Martinelli set a new record for the club, surpassing Alex Oxlade Chamberlain's £35m transfer to Liverpool in 2017.
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