“It was a huge disappointment.” I simply wanted to join Manchester United because I am a fan. But when I went to Old Trafford, the club did something disgusting: they signed him instead of me. Gabriel Martinelli discusses Manchester United’s failed trial, stating that it causes anxiety.
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has spoken out about his unsuccessful Manchester United trial as a kid.Martinelli, 22, made multiple visits to United during his academy years, the latest of which was at the age of 17.However, when playing for Brazilian fourth-tier team Ituano, the winger was never admitted to Old Trafford’s academy.
The now-Arsenal player has spoken about the hardships he had when trialing for ‘a club the size of Manchester United,’ but feels that everything happened for a reason.”I had hoped for a successful trial. And with a club the size of Manchester United, you get nervous,” he told ESPN Brazil.”But everything happens for a purpose. It was not where I was intended to be.
The Brazilian finally joined Arsenal in 2019 and became a first-team regular under current boss Mikel Arteta.Martinelli has seven goals and three assists this season, and the Gunners are third in the Premier League table.Meanwhile, United sit in sixth place, five points behind Aston Villa, whom they defeated 2-1 last weekend.