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Gabriel Martinelli 'thrilled' with new Arsenal contract

Gabriel Martinelli is delighted with his new contract at Arsenal.

The Brazilian attacker has won an improved deal.

“I'm thrilled," Martinelli told Arsenal Digital. “I'd like to thank my family and God for giving me this opportunity, as well as all the staff at Arsenal and the fans, who have always got behind me and since my recent injury, I've received so many messages of support from them, which has been wonderful for me.

“I'm so pleased to have extended my contract, so now I'm focused on recovering well from this injury and coming back as strong and as soon as possible.

“It's funny that I signed my first contract here exactly a year ago and this year I've signed my extension. I'm very pleased about that and it's hard to put into words what it means. I just have to be thankful.

“Before signing for Arsenal, when I found out the club was interested, I didn't think twice. I wanted to live in London, England, so when I found out the club wanted me to help the team, I had no doubts because it's one of the best clubs in the world, the fans are incredible and there's so much history as well, so I didn't think twice before signing."

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