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title: "Arsenal: Parlour over the moon with new Martinelli deal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Mark Murphy"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2023-02-03T18:10:12Z"
modified: "2023-02-03T18:10:12Z"
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# Arsenal: Parlour over the moon with new Martinelli deal

**TalkSport pundit and ex-[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) man Ray Parlour is over the moon with the club’s decision to offer [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/gabriel-martinelli/) a new contract.**

### The Lowdown: New deal signed

Martinelli put pen to paper on a [new contract](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12801759/gabriel-martinelli-arsenal-forward-signs-new-contract-with-premier-league-leaders-until-2027#:~:text=Arsenal%20forward%20Gabriel%20Martinelli%20has,option%20for%20an%20additional%20year.) with [Mikel Arteta’s](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) side, the deal will see him through until 2027 with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) club.

This season is the Brazilian’s fourth league [campaign](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-martinelli/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/655488/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=GB1&pos=&trainer_id=) with the north London outfit, he’s provided nine goal contributions this season which is only three away from equalling his total from last season.

The 21-year-old has already [played](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-martinelli/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/655488/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=GB1&pos=&trainer_id=) 111 times for the Gunners in all competitions and has picked up six caps for Brazil.

### The Latest: Parlour delighted

Parlour raved about the decision to give Martinelli a new contract extension and has been very impressed with him at Arsenal when speaking to [TalkSport](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1621473574052835329?s=20&t=5-NFNCSXjgFw2nH4WbrSTQ).

He stated (0:00), “He’s flying, He loves his football always wants to be on that training ground, he’s been brilliant.

“Obviously Smith-Rowe being injured given him more of an opportunity on that left-hand side and he hasn’t looked back and that’s what you want from players.

“I think he’s very well settled in London, so that’s great news.

“He’s just a really good all-round play, closes people down, he’s a worker.

“That’s great news for Arsenal that he’s signed.”

### The Verdict: A talent

Arsenal has done the right thing and given Martinelli an extension on his deal, as he’s a real talent and can only get better.

The Brazilian has received plenty of plaudits. Liverpool [boss](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jurgen-klopp/profil/trainer/118) Jurgen Klopp referred to the player as ‘such a talented boy’ when speaking after the Reds’ clash against Arsenal earlier in the season via [Football Daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1504226972888621056?s=20&t=xvw5wIgf01o0WDjEXoixAA).

For someone who’s only 21-years-old Martinelli has already played in a number of competitions at [club](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-martinelli/profil/spieler/655488) and [international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-martinelli/nationalmannschaft/spieler/655488) level. Indeed, in our view that experience is valuable and will only make him a better player.

We believe there’s no doubt that the player has a long-term future with Arsenal on the pitch, as Arteta clearly rates him very highly and [opts](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mikel-arteta/eingesetzteSpieler/trainer/47620) to use him a lot.

In our view, there’s no concern that Martinelli will struggle for minutes in the future and Arsenal have a young talent who will only get better and better for years to come.