Gabriel Martinelli is set to stay at Arsenal this summer despite rumors of a potential move to Bayern Munich.

Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta has sent a clear message to Martinelli, stating he's a valuable member of the team.

## What happened?

The Brazilian winger has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but Berta's message has cast uncertainty over the potential deal.

Martinelli's contract runs for two more years with an additional year as a club option.

He scored 15 goals in the Premier League in the 2022-23 season, along with five assists.

## Why it matters for Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli's goal output has declined in recent seasons, failing to meet the double-digit mark domestically in back-to-back seasons.

Manager Mikel Arteta has frequently swapped between Leandro Trossard and Martinelli as starters on the left.

Neither player has truly made the position their own in the past two campaigns.

## What comes next?

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Real Madrid's Rodrygo Goes, who could provide an attacking option to take pressure off Bukayo Saka.

Martinelli, with his electric pace, hasn't shown signs of being a decisive wide forward recently.

He often recycles the ball or drives to the line before playing a weak-footed cross back toward the penalty spot.

Trossard, although not as fast as Martinelli, can play with both feet and is more technically gifted.

Adding a striker could change the equation for both players, but the focus has to be on forcing teams to strategize outside of just double-teaming Saka.

If Berta and Arteta view Martinelli as a crucial squad member, then he has to up his goal production next season.

And with Arsenal expecting him to stay, Martinelli will have to deliver on the pitch.

But for now, the clear message from Berta is that Martinelli is not leaving Arsenal this summer.

So, Martinelli will have to work on his game to become a more decisive player.

The 2022-23 season was his best in terms of goal output, and he will have to replicate that form.

As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal fans will be watching Martinelli's progress closely.

The club's sporting director has made it clear that Martinelli is a key player, and now it's up to him to prove it.