Martinelli Goes Viral After Poking Teammate’s Backside During Declan Rice Unveiling

• Gabriel Martinelli chose to become a little mischievous during Declan Rice's official unveiling
• The Brazilian was spotted poking the backside of his teammate, believed to be Thomas Partey
• Rice became Arsenal's third signing of the summer after the arrivals of Timber and Kai Havertz

Arsenal youngster Gabriel Martinelli has gone viral after he poked a teammate's backside during Declan Rice's unveiling.

Rice was officially unveiled as an Arsenal player on Saturday, July 15, after he sealed a British record move to the Emirates Stadium from West Ham United.

The England international has been a long-term transfer target for the Gunners, who have embarked on an ambitious summer rebuild, with the club keen to strengthen their squad in preparation for next season.

According to Metro UK, Arsenal splashed an eyewatering £105million to land the services of the ex-West Ham skipper.

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Rice now joins Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, who have also linked up with the north Londoners this summer.

Martinelli pokes teammates' backside

Rice's unveiling was marked with a hilarious incident after Martinelli was caught on camera poking a teammate's backside.

Sportbible reports that manager Mikel Arteta welcomed his new signing to say a few words as he was officially introduced to his new teammates.

It was during the live stream when Martinelli chose to be a little cheeky by joking around with William Saliba and Fábio Vieira.

He later turned around and mischievously poked the backside of a team-mate, who is believed to be Thomas Partey.

Meanwhile, Arsenal fans will be hoping Rice will become an instant hit as they hope to challenge for more silverware next season.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal fans can be at peace now after the club finally confirmed the signing of English midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee and the highest paid for a British player, with some bit of spice as his unveiling features a Nigerian song named after him.

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Rice emerged as a priority for Arsenal after they failed in their pursuit of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo in January after Brighton rejected multiple bids up to £70m.