Published 13:50 IST, January 29th 2020
Ronaldinho compares fellow Brazilian and Arsenal young star Gabriel Martinelli to Ronaldo
Ronaldinho added that the Brazilians are very excited about Martinelli. The Brazilian veteran explained that it's amazing to have so much confidence at 18.
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Gabriel Martinelli is a new star in making. 18-year-old has mand to make a name for himself in time. teenr moved to Arsenal at start of 2019-20 season and mand to make a name for himself. Martinelli has been very prolific for Gunners since time he made a switch from Itua. teenr has already scored 10 goals in season so far. Martinelli is on a scoring spree as he has found back of net in two consecutive Premier League games against Sheffield United and Chelsea.
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Is Martinelli new Ronaldo Nazario?
Martinelli has impressed everyone with his performance so far. Barcelona's ace Ronaldinho is one of new admirers of young striker. Ronaldinho went ahead and compared Martinelli with Brazilian Ronaldo. Ronaldinho, while talking with Mirror, stated, "He reminds me of Ronaldo in his first season in Europe. He scored 30 goals and people were thinking: 'who is this 18-year-old Brazilian kid?' He wanted ball, he would run at players, re was fear matter what players or team he was playing against – and I see that similar attitude in Martinelli."
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Ronaldinho added that Brazilians are very excited about Martinelli and his future. Brazilian veteran explained that it's amazing to have so much confidence at of 18. Ronaldinho said that Ronaldo went on and became best player in world and Martinelli will be aiming for same. Arsenal are currently on 10th spot of Premier League 2019-20 points table and have won just once in ir last five league games. y will next face Burnley in ir Matchday 25 clash.
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13:50 IST, January 29th 2020