Having signed a new long-term deal in October, it’s safe to say Gabriel is enjoying life in north London.
Our defender has become a key first-team player since arriving from Lille in the summer of 2020, and has thrived at the heart of our defence this season, featuring in every Premier League match so far this campaign which sees us heading into 2023 on top of the league.
That is something he is attributing to the influence of Mikel Arteta. “We’ve got a very good relationship,” the defender explained. “We’re always chatting. He’s a manager who is very close with his players and he’s very influential.