Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has welcomed new signing Marquinhos with a message on his Instagram story following official confirmation from the club.
The Gunners confirmed the signing of the 19-year-old on Monday afternoon, and football.london understands the deal is a four-year contract with an option for a further year, for a fee believed to be in the region of £3 million. Marquinhos was part of the squad that won the Campeonato Paulista in 2021 after making his first-team debut for Sao Paolo.
The Brazilian forward has represented his home nation at under-16 and under-17 levels and is set to join up with his new teammates in pre-season. Several of Marquinhos' fellow countryman already play at the Emirates, with Martinelli already welcoming the young forward after his move to the Emirates was confirmed.
