Agent of Arsenal star reveals his client’s reaction to failed Manchester United move

The agent of Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has revealed that the forward was sad after Manchester United rejected the chance to sign him as a youngster from Brazilian side Ituano.

The Brazilian had four separate trials with United as a teenager and he even played in a friendly with the club’s Under 18s.

However, his efforts could not convince the United hierarchy to sign him which really hurt the player.

Speaking to The Athletic, Martinelli’s representative Luiz Antonio Morales has revealed that his client was sad when the United move did not work out.

He added that the disappointment did not last long and he kept working hard before his eventual move to the Gunners in 2019.

He said: “He was sad when the United move didn’t work out, but it didn’t last long. But he just kept working. Maybe even more than before. Ga is a great example for all young players. Things never went to his head.”