Mikel Arteta could need to cope with one among his key stars pushing for a “dream” switch away from the membership – although most likely not anytime quickly.
Gabriel and William Saliba have fashioned the most effective centre-back partnership within the Premier League over the previous couple of seasons and within the 2023/24 season, they performed a mixed 6,464 minutes for the Gunners.
The North London aspect had the most effective defensive document within the league as they conceded simply 29 objectives in 38 video games, and plenty of that success could be attributed to Gabriel and Saliba.
The Brazilian has just lately confirmed that he will not be at Arsenal endlessly, although, as he desires to grasp his dream of enjoying for Corinthians. And, crucially, he desires to play for the membership earlier than he will get too outdated.
“Corinthians, that’s since I used to be born and at the moment I don’t suppose it must be any totally different. I nonetheless go to Corinthians video games by practice. It’s my dream, I need to play for Corinthians, I need to really feel that power,” he stated in quotes relayed by The Mirror.
“It’s one thing to consider. Generally I cease and suppose, ‘Do you dream of enjoying for Corinthians?’ I do. ‘When would you play for Corinthians?’ For me, I’d be at Corinthians tomorrow.
“I hope it doesn’t take too lengthy as a result of I need to really feel the power of these followers, who’re unbelievable, as quickly as potential.”
Gabriel in 2023/24
Gabriel had an excellent particular person season in 2023/24 as within the Premier League he received the vast majority of his tackles (0.8/1.4), aerial duels (2.3/4.2) and floor duels (4.7/7.8) whereas he additionally made 2.8 clearances and 4 ball recoveries on common per sport.
