Gabriel Magalhaes insists he is "doing very well" as the Arsenal defender continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that kept him out for the last two months of the season.
after picking up a hamstring injury in the 2-1 win over Fulham. As a result the Brazilian watched his teammates from the stands as any hope of challenging eventual champions in the evaporated. The centre-back also missed clashes against Real Madrid and PSG in the although his replacement Jakub Kiwior performed admirably.
Now, with the 2024/25 season behind him, Gabriel is focusing on his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season. , and provided an update on how his recovery is going.
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He said: "I’m doing very well - it's a bit difficult for me, but I know it's time to recharge. I feel much, much better now, and I'm so excited for next season.”
will hope to have the centre-back available when the Gunners fly to Singapore and Hong Kong for their pre-season tour in July. Since joining the north Londoners in 2020, the former Lille man has gone on to make more than 200 appearances for the club and in recent years has formed a formidable partnership with William Saliba at the heart of the Arsenal defence.
"It's an amazing club and I'm so proud to sign a new contract," Gabriel said after signing his new long-term contract. "I love this club, I love the fans, my teammates, I love this stadium - I'm so proud and thank you for all the support.
"I arrived here as a young player, and [now it’s] almost five years at this club. I'm so happy, and I've learned a lot here. I'm so proud of myself, and as well, to have worn the captain’s armband sometimes in this club.
"I think it's an amazing journey, and I'm so happy to continue this journey. I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club, my family loves it. We've done a lot of good things, and now it's time to win some trophies. I want to say thank you for everything. I love the fans, and I love how they push the team. I think they are so incredible to keep pushing us every single game. We continue together for the future."
