Arsenal fans drool over ‘special’ Gabriel Martinelli… after new signing scores routine training goal on USA pre-season tour

ARSENAL fans have been drooling over "special" Gabriel Martinelli - after their new signing scored a routine training goal on their pre-season tour.

The Brazilian, 18, is the Gunners only signing of the window so far but his skills have given supporters something to cheer about.

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Arsenal's pre-season tour has already been marred by club captain Laurent Koscielny's decision to go on strike to force a transfer away from the club.

However, Martinelli is keen to make a positive impression on Gunners fans after he was filmed taking part in shooting drills on the two-week tour.

In a video posted on Arsenal's official Instagram account, Martinelli side foots a routine finish into the far post before he then resets to control a high ball and volley home.

One fan wrote: "The way he rounded the prop...he's gonna be special", while another agreed by tweeting: "What a touch!"

A third added: "I believe in you 100% boy. Welcome Home."

Yet a less optimistic Gooner said: "So he doesn't have Bergkamp's touch? :("

Martinelli joined on a long-term contract at the start of the month after a deal to join Unai Emery's side was agreed at the beginning of the year.

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He is the ninth Brazilian player to join the Emirates club and he revealed he hopes to emulate the success of his compatriots who came before him.

"I know Edu, Denilson and I know that they have a lot of history at the club," Martinelli told  after joining.

"Edu, in particular, I had a little contact with him at Corinthians as I had a spell there and I know they had a lot of success here but also for the national team. I am going to try to follow the same route."

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