Martinelli reaffirms love for Corinthians, eyes future move | OneFootball

Developed in Brazilian football and currently a standout at Arsenal in England, forward Gabriel Martinelli once again spoke about his connection to Corinthians. Even though he has never played professionally for the club from Parque São Jorge, the player still wants to wear the black-and-white shirt at some point in his career.

In an interview with CazéTV, the player said he intends to achieve goals in European football before making that plan happen. In a recent interview, the forward recalled his relationship with the club and made it clear how much affection he has carried since childhood.

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“Imagine winning the Champions League, the Premier League, and the cup? Then I’ll go to Coringão! I was born at Parque São Jorge, since I was very little. I started there when I was six. It’s the team of my heart. My father’s team too, so since I was very young. I’ve always been passionate about Corinthians,” he said.

Since arriving in English football in 2019, Martinelli has built a consistent career at Arsenal, making more than 200 appearances and surpassing the 50-goal mark. During that time, he won domestic titles, including an FA Cup and two Community Shields.

For the Brazilian national team, the forward was part of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and remains a frequent option in call-ups. Even so, he is still seeking to lift his first trophy with the senior team.

During the interview, Martinelli also spoke about his main career goals and once again mentioned Corinthians among his future dreams, including the possibility of playing in the Libertadores for the club.

“My dream has always been to win a World Cup and a Champions League. But playing here now, I also dream of winning the Premier League, because of everything we’ve been through in the last few years, it would have a different taste. I still dream about the Champions League and the World Cup, but I really want to win the Premier League too. And a Libertadores with Coringão,” he revealed.

The player also spoke about adapting to life outside Brazil and highlighted how much he misses the routine in the country, especially because of the distance from family and friends.

“I miss Brazil. Sometimes you just want to do something with your friends, your family there... That’s something that really hits hard. Because the other players get two days off and they go to Spain, because they live in Spain. Two hours from here. For us, that’s not possible... We’d end up more tired than rested,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Corinthians began their 2026 Libertadores campaign with a 2-0 away win over Platense. The team’s next match will be this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) against Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena in the Brazilian Championship.

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