Heartfelt!!! “Martinelli” posts farewell to “Arsenal” // Ends 7 years, moves to "Al Hilal".
Following Gabriel Martinelli's official move from Arsenal to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal for £60 million, the Brazilian forward has posted an emotional farewell to the Gunners.
“The day has come, and honestly, I don't feel ready to write this farewell, but I'll try.”
“When I arrived here seven years ago, I was just a young man who had just turned 18. I thought I would be here forever, but life always changes, and sometimes our paths lead us in directions we didn't plan.”
“Will we win the championship? Will I adapt to a new club, a new country, a new culture? Will I score in the Champions League? Will I score important goals? Will I get to play in the Olympics? The World Cup? And just imagine scoring a goal in the World Cup?”
“Those were all the thoughts running through 18-year-old Gabriel's head, and yes, we did it.”
“We won the FA Cup, the Community Shield, and finally achieved the long-awaited goal: the Premier League title. With Brazil, I won Olympic gold, played in two World Cups, scored special goals, and here at Arsenal, I set a record with 98 assists.”
“I spent seven years at this club. I felt like an adopted child of the Hill End. I found a family that cared for me and watched me grow over the years.”
“I thank the staff and all my teammates. Thanks to the chefs, kit staff, medical team, receptionists, security, media team, cleaning staff, physiotherapists, and every teammate who has been part of my story since 2019 until today. Thank you all for helping me grow during this journey.”
“And to the fans, thank you for everything. From the first day I stepped onto the pitch, you made me feel at home. Every time I walked onto the field, despite obstacles, I gave my all for this shirt.”
“To Arsenal, thank you for believing in me and giving me the chance to show the world my skills.”
“Above all, I want to thank my family and my wife, who have stood by me throughout this journey, fully supporting me to overcome challenges that only the two of us know.”
“It’s been a long journey, full of history, and now it’s over. I write this message with tears in my eyes; it’s hard to put seven years into words.”
“From number 35 to number 11. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner. Farewell, and thank you once again.”
Martinelli played 278 matches for Arsenal, scoring 62 goals. He was instrumental in helping the team win the Premier League and reach the UEFA Champions League final last season.