It has been quite the year for Arsenal youngster Marquinhos.
The Brazilian youngster was actually the first of five signings made by the north London outfit during last summer's transfer window - along with compatriot Gabriel Jesus - with his £3m move from Sao Paulo announced on June 13, 2022 before being officially completed on July 1, 2022.
From there Marquinhos was immediately involved in the first-team picture, despite comments from Edu Gaspar that suggested he was one for the future: "We’re delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we had been watching for a while," the Gunners technical director told the club's official website. "At 19, he is still very young, so he is a player for the future. We look forward to Marquinhos now joining us for pre-season, making his new home, and continuing to grow and develop with us."
