I couldn’t hold back my tears when he told me he’d be leaving this summer. Without him, we’re nothing on the pitch,” Zinchenko said emotionally during a press conference, as another crucial Arsenal star confirms he will depart at the end of the season — and it’s neither Saka nor Martinelli. HE’S THE REASON WHY WE’RE IN THE SEMI FINAL TODAY,AND NOW HE CAN’T SAY NO TO MADRID OFFER 😭
Tears Flow as Arsenal Star Confirms Summer Exit – And PSG Coach Warns About a Different Danger Man Ahead of UCL Clash
Arsenal’s squad is reeling as news breaks that a key player will be leaving at the end of the season — and according to Oleksandr Zinchenko, the announcement left him in tears.
“I couldn’t hold back. When he told me he’s leaving this summer, I just broke down. He means everything to us on the pitch,” Zinchenko confessed during a heartfelt press conference. While fans may assume it’s about Bukayo Saka or Gabriel Martinelli, sources say it’s a different influential figure departing.
Meanwhile, as Arsenal prepares for a high-stakes Champions League battle with Paris Saint-Germain, PSG boss Luis Enrique has already started laying the groundwork with mind games of his own.
During today’s media briefing, Enrique revealed the Arsenal player he considers the biggest threat — and it’s not Saka or midfield powerhouse Declan Rice.
“There’s one guy on that team who can destroy you if given space. I’ve put three men on him. That’s how dangerous he is,” Enrique said.
Though he didn’t name names, insiders believe he was referring to Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. The 23-year-old has been electric this season, dazzling fans and frustrating defenders with his explosive pace, nimble footwork, and eye for goal.
Interestingly, Martinelli’s impact isn’t just catching Enrique’s eye. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti reportedly highlighted him last season, saying, “He was the one we kept tabs on. His agility and unpredictability make him a standout.”
Enrique’s decision to assign three players to shadow Martinelli underlines the growing respect the winger is earning among Europe’s top coaches. While the media spotlight often shines on Saka, Rice, or Martin Ødegaard, Martinelli’s influence on the pitch is proving too big to ignore.
Still, Enrique’s strategy could backfire. With so much attention on one player, it might leave room for Arsenal’s other attacking threats — such as Jesus, Ødegaard, and of course, Saka — to exploit.
As the anticipation builds for this blockbuster showdown, all eyes will be on Martinelli. Can he rise to the occasion despite the added pressure and tight marking?
One thing’s for sure: when legendary managers like Ancelotti and Enrique call out your name — even without saying it — the world st
arts paying attention.
