
Gabriel Martinelli speaks on Arsenal’s decision to sign Leandro Trossard
Gabriel Martinelli has backed Arsenal’s transfer move for Leandro Trossard and believes his new teammate will become a ‘very important player’ for the club.
After losing out to Chelsea in the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk this month, Arsenal moved quickly to complete a £27m deal with Brighton for Trossard last week.
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The Belgium international, who will be out of contract with Brighton in the summer, made his debut in the closing stages of Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, replacing Martinelli in the 82nd minute.
Trossard’s arrival signals more competition for places in Arteta’s frontline but Martinelli, who has scored seven goals in the Premier League this campaign, has welco...