From the moment Gabriel started playing football in the streets of Brazil as a young kid, he dreamt of becoming a professional and one day playing for the best teams in the world.
It’s a familiar story for youngsters growing up in the football-obsessed South American country, yet very few make those dreams a reality. But now Gabriel has made his presence known at the top of the Premier League, the defender says he has plenty of ambitions still to fulfil.
Now in his third season at the club, the 24-year-old is desperate to win silverware with Arsenal, and has a burning desire to finally make his debut for the national team.