Mikel Arteta could need to cope with one among his key stars pushing for a “dream” switch away from the membership – although in all probability not anytime quickly.
Gabriel and William Saliba have shaped one of the best 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 facet had one of the best defensive document within the league as they conceded simply 29 targets in 38 video games, and a variety of that success will be attributed to Gabriel and Saliba.
The Brazilian has lately confirmed that he will not be at Arsenal ceaselessly, although, as he needs to grasp his dream of taking part in for Corinthians. And, crucially, he needs to play for the membership earlier than he will get too outdated.
“Corinthians, that’s since I used to be born and right now I don’t suppose it must be any completely 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 taking part in 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 amazing particular person season in 2023/24 as within the Premier League he gained 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 recreation.
