Gabriel Martinelli’s contract extension talks with Arsenal are apparently underway and would include better terms.
The Brazilian provided the first goal in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool for Arsenal.
Martinelli is Mikel Arteta’s team’s second-leading scorer with four goals and two assists, trailing only Jesus, but his statistics belie the mesmerizing impact he is having this year.
The winger’s current agreement, which runs through June 2024 with an option for another year, is up in June, and the Gunners are eager to agree to a new one with him as a result of Martinelli’s remarkable performances.
Martinelli is Mikel Arteta’s team’s second-leading scorer with four goals and two assists, trailing only Jesus, but his statistics belie the mesmerizing impact he is having this year.
Martinelli would reportedly earn a sizable compensation raise, and the proposed arrangement would run until 2026 with a one-year extension option.
Martinelli has made 95 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 22 goals and dishing out 15 assists. He could build on his recent success when the Gunners take on Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.
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Recall thatLionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, stated on Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will “definitely” be his final competition.
“This World Cup is undoubtedly my last. I have fantastic physical health, and this year, unlike last year, I was able to have a strong preseason. It was crucial for me to arrive at my current location with optimism and a positive outlook, the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina.