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'I know how difficult the first year away is'

Emi Martinez knows exactly how Gabriel Martinelli feels.

The two have formed a strong friendship since the Brazilian's arrival in north London, partly due to their ability to communicate in Gabi's native tongue.

But above all else, Emi has walked a similar path to the one Gabriel treads now, having left his home country of Argentina at the age of 18.

The pair sat down for a joint interview this week - and Emi was full of praise for our summer signing.

"He’s an incredible person," Emi said. "The day he signed, I didn’t know him, it’s true that I didn’t know him, but I know how difficult the first year [away from] South America is.