Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli reveals what scared him about Man United trial as he makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission
manchestereveningnews.co.ukArsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo was his biggest footballing idol growing up. The Brazil international has become a key figure for the Gunners in their quest for the Premier League title this season.
The 21-year-old joined Arsenal in 2019 from Ituano as a young prospect and has developed into one of the division's best attackers.
Martinelli's inspiration was Ronaldo, who had a big influence on the forward as a youngster playing for Manchester United. The Arsenal winger also paid tribute to his parents for their role in his development. READ ALSO: Manchester United preparing for Amad's return to squad "If you were talking about footballers, the person I looked up to was always Cristiano Ronaldo,” Martinelli told Arsenal's official club site. “I used to watch him a lot when I was growing up, I loved his style, but in life, my main inspirations for sure are my parents. "Back when I was young and still now, they are always there for me.
They have helped me in so many ways, from day one, they have always been with me, supporting me, giving me advice and trying to help me. “My dad played a bit of football when he was younger.
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