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‘Electric’: Aaron Ramsdale blown away by 21-year-old Arsenal teammate

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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has raved about his Gunners teammate Gabriel Martinelli on ESPN.

Ramsdale has said that Arsenal and Brazil international forward Martinelli is “electric”.

The England international goalkeeper made the comment on the 21-year-old when asked to describe his Arsenal teammates in one word.

Aaron Ramsdale on Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli

About Martinelli, Ramsdale said: “Electric”.

Gem

In our view, Gabriel Martinelli is a gem of a footballer who has established himself as an important player for Arsenal.

Martinelli is only 21, but the Brazilian is already one of the first names on the Arsenal teamsheet.

And he also played for Brazil at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Martinelli signed a new contract with Arsenal this week.

That the Gunners decided to hand the 21-year-old a new deal shows just how much they rate him.

Gabriel Martinelli
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Martinelli is rated highly in the footballing community as well.

For example, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp thinks that the Arsenal and Brazil international forward is a gem.

The Arsenal no. 11 has scored seven goals and given two assists in 19 Premier League matches so far this season.

Martinelli has also made three starts and two substitute appearances in the UEFA Europa League for Mikel Arteta’s side so far this campaign.

The 21-year-old has scored 18 goals and created 14 big chances in 76 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.