It appears that Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli will no longer wear the number 35 for the club following the official launch of next season's home kit.
The Brazilian international has enjoyed a solid season with the north Londoners, netting five Premier League goals and providing a further five assists from 20 Premier League starts this term. Now, he has appeared to have been rewarded with a new kit number ahead of next season, with the former Ituano star set to don the number 11, according to the club's official shop.
Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira had previously been given no.11 but he has spent the last two seasons out on loan and looks set to seal a permanent move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer. Arsenal also announced that £5 from every new home shirt bought directly through the club ahead of the new season will go to The Arsenal Foundation to support local community initiatives.
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"We’re extremely proud of the work we’ve been doing to bring our community together and support the lives of people in our local area for more than 35 years,” said Freddie Hudson, Head of Arsenal in the Community. "People are the heartbeat of our community and the £5 donation from our home shirt sales will provide vital support for the local projects that serve our diverse community in north London so well.
"The last couple of years have been especially tough and the impact continues to be felt, but it’s amazing what we can achieve when we all come together to support each other. We continue to draw inspiration from those who make the Arsenal family so special, and we’re thrilled to be able to give a little back in this unique way."
