Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes believes the club can end their trophy drought in the coming season.
Gabriel, 27, was subject of transfer rumors linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia at the end of last season, although he has since signed a contract extension.
The Brazilian defender penned a new long term deal that keeps him at the Emirates until 2029, and is confident the club is closer to a title win next season than in previous campaigns.
“I didn’t hear about anything personally, I didn’t receive offers. A lot of people like to say things on the internet. I am focused on Arsenal. That is why I signed the contract that I signed and I am focused on the club”, Gabriel revealed.
“I’ve been at the club for five years now and I’ve seen how much the club has grown. I am here to win big titles and I do believe that this season will be different. We have let a couple of titles slip through our fingers recently. We almost won but I think this year, things will be different. I have a lot of faith in that.”
The Gunners have endured disappointment in the past three campaigns, twice finishing second behind Manchester City before a second-placed finish behind Liverpool in the 2024-25 league season.
“I only have one thing to say, and Mikel says it: We are ready to reach new heights this season.
I don’t think we can give excuses; we did everything we could in the last three years. I feel like we had a little bit of bad luck sometimes, but we all believe that we can win big titles”, the 27-year-old continued.
“The preseason has started. We’re focused on what our manager is telling us to do, and what we have to do, and what we have to improve. I think this year will be different.”
Arsenal have already added Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke to their squad, with talks continuing over a move for both Victor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera.
The Gunners face AC Milan and Newcastle United in preseason fixtures in Singapore before heading to Hong Kong to face Tottenham Hotspur.
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