Gabriel Martinelli claims training alongside Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho, and other "top level" Brazil stars was "amazing".
Arsenal youngster's first remarkable involvement in the national team was back in 2019 when coach Tite asked him to train with the senior squad that preceded Copa America.
Later, the 20-year-old was part of the national team squad celebrating a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
In an exclusive interview with
The Athletic, Martinelli recalled how it felt to train with the Manchester City duo as well as Neymar and Fabinho while being on international duty.
“Amazing,” he said.
“To train with Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Fabinho, Fernandinho, all these players who are on the top level.
"These are the guys who I have watched on television. I was nervous because I am a little bit shy but I am on the pitch to train and play; I express myself.”
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