The Brazilian defender has revealed in an interview with Premier League production that he feels at home at Arsenal and happy to be part of the Gunners family.
Gabriel has been brilliant at the back for Arsenal this season, forging a solid partnership with Ben White in Arsenal’s quest to be in the top four this season.
Barcelona is reportedly interested in the 24-year-old and is trying to buy a left-footed central defender this summer, maybe in a swap deal, according to Spanish publication SPORT. But it is believed that Arsenal will not accept any bid for their inform center back.
What did Gabriel say?
Asked to sum up his time at Arsenal so far, Gabriel told Premier League Productions: ‘Well in my first season I certainly learned a lot.
‘It’s been a real challenge here and I am more and more settled every day. I feel better and better with each passing game.
‘At the same time, we know we all can’t be perfect in every match. We do make mistakes.
‘But I feel good, I feel at home at Arsenal. It’s a great squad to be a part of and together I am sure we can achieve a lot. I am very happy here.’
Arsenal has dropped from the top four after defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton. however, the Brazilian insists that the Gunners can still fight their way to secure Champions League football next season.
‘Reaching the top four is our aim, but we know how tough it will be,’ Gabriel added. ‘It’s a big challenge but I do believe we can get there.
“We are working hard and it’s the target we want to achieve. We have to stick together. We need to be focused to get good results.’
Gabriel’s Season Stat
| Competition | Matches played | Goals | Assists |
| Premier League | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 3 | 0 |