Goal.com · Apr 3, 2020
Tierney: 'Mind-blowing' Arsenal star Martinelli can be world class
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has gushed over the potential of Gabriel Martinelli, saying the Brazilian striker has what it takes to be a world-class player for years to come.
Martinelli was a relative unknown when he arrived in north London ahead of the 2019-20 season, joining the Gunners from Ituano in Brazil.
However, the 18-year-old quickly announced himself as a star of the future by scoring 10 goals in all competitions for the Gunners in the 2019-20 campaign, which is now on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Martinelli reached that total despite being often used as a substitute, with the teenager starting only 15 of his 26 total appearances.