Gabriel Magalhães has denied he had a proposal to maneuver to Saudi Arabia and revealed he signed a brand new contract with Arsenal as a result of he believes “this season will probably be completely different” within the membership’s quest to win silverware.
The 27-year-old penned a brand new deal final month that runs till 2029, ending hypothesis that he might depart the Gunners amid curiosity from a number of Saudi Pro League golf equipment.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect have completed second in every of the final three Premier League seasons and are with out a trophy for the reason that 2020 FA Cup.
They’ve signed Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga in a bid to finish that wait with talks advancing over a take care of Sporting CP for Viktor Gyökeres and Valencia for centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.
Requested concerning the reported provides from Saudi Arabia, Gabriel stated: “I did not hear about something personally, I did not obtain provides. Lots of people wish to say issues on the web. I’m centered on Arsenal. That’s the reason I signed the contract that I signed and I’m centered on the membership.
“I have been on the membership for 5 years now and I’ve seen how a lot the membership has grown. I’m right here to win large titles and I do consider that this season will probably be completely different. We’ve let a few titles slip by means of our fingers just lately. We nearly gained however I believe this yr, issues will probably be completely different. I’ve plenty of religion in that.”
Requested whether or not there was a persuading think about convincing him to commit his future to Arsenal, Gabriel stated: “I solely have one factor to say, and Mikel says it: We’re prepared to achieve new heights this season.
“I do not assume we can provide excuses; we did every little thing we might within the final three years. I really feel like we had a little bit little bit of unhealthy luck typically, however all of us consider that we will win large titles.
“The preseason has began. We’re centered on what our supervisor is telling us to do, and what now we have to do, and what now we have to enhance. I believe this yr will probably be completely different.”
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Arsenal landed in Singapore on Sunday forward of two friendlies towards AC Milan and Newcastle United earlier than heading to Hong Kong the place they are going to face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Gabriel ended final season prematurely after choosing up a hamstring harm in April which required surgical procedure. Pushed on whether or not he anticipated to be match for the beginning of the Premier League season — Arsenal face Manchester United at Outdated Trafford on Aug. 17 — Gabriel stated: “I’m bettering loads. I already really feel actually good. I’ve been coaching actually onerous with the group already. The season goes to be stuffed with challenges however I already really feel good to hit the grounding working and play.”