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Gabriel Martinelli eligibility: Will he play for Italy or Brazil in international football?

Gabriel Martinelli has emerged as a promising young talent for Arsenal, with the 18-year-old – who had trials at Manchester United and Barcelona – scoring twice in his first competitive start for the club in a 5-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.

The Gunners were able to land the forward in 2019 despite interest from a host of other clubs, and his potential hasn't been overlooked on the international stage.

Though Brazilian-born, Martinelli still has the opportunity to represent Italy in international competition. But what are the rules on switching national allegiances?