Gabriel, Arsenal FC's defender, held a press conference ahead of the second matchday of the Champions League group stage against Lille. During the press conference, Gabriel discussed the team's hunger to win the Champions League, the reasons behind his decision to join Arsenal FC, the influence of manager Mikel Arteta on his career, his understanding with Nir Bitton, the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, and the support he received from teammates after missing a penalty in the Champions League final.

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Journalist: Stepping up to take a penalty in the Champions League final clearly shows great courage, and you spoke about it frankly. Arsenal FC has never won the Champions League. Last season you almost won the double. How much do you and your teammates crave winning a trophy that Arsenal FC has never touched?

Gabriel: As I said, we have high motivation, and we are eager to challenge for every trophy. Tomorrow we have another chance to compete in the Champions League, playing in front of our fans. Yes, I think we are ready.

Journalist: Hi Gabby, going back to when you were at Lille, it seems you had many options regarding joining the Premier League. Ultimately you chose Arsenal FC, but Manchester United and Everton were also strongly linked with you. Can you explain your decision-making process back then and your choice?

Gabriel: I think when they contacted me, the project the club presented made me very happy, including for my family. And that's why I came here. Yes, I'm very happy at this club, and I think I made the right choice. Of course, I've been here for six years now, so yes, I'm truly happy. I enjoy this club, and I want to achieve great success here and win many trophies. Yes.

Journalist: Regarding manager Mikel Arteta, he has shown confidence in you all along and helped you reach your full potential. How important is his contract extension to the team? Does this make you want to stay here longer in the near future?

Gabriel: Yes, I think every week I thank Mikel Arteta for the way he pushes me and the whole team, the desire to win and the spirit he has. I think he inspires everyone. Yes, I think he's definitely a manager, but he gives us great confidence to play and enjoy every moment on the pitch. Yes, we're really happy to have him.

Journalist: Hi Gabriel, we spoke with Mikel Arteta previously, and he talked about the changes you've undergone since joining Arsenal FC, not just as a player but as a person as well, and that growth has been remarkable. Can you explain the changes and growth you've experienced as a person and as a player since joining Arsenal FC?

Gabriel: Sorry, I didn't catch the question. Can you repeat it for me?

Journalist: How have you grown and changed as a player and as a person since joining Arsenal FC?

Gabriel: Yes, I think I've changed a lot since coming to Arsenal FC. I think Mikel Arteta is the foundation of all of this. He helps me every day at the club, pushes me every day to show the best of myself. Yes, as I said, he is the foundation for me. I enjoy it here, and I think he pushes me a lot. He wants me to be the best, so I'm happy to work with him.

Journalist: So your partnership with Jurrien Timber is also very natural, right? Because Mikel said your initial partnership with William (Saliba) was very natural.

Gabriel: Yes, I think that's also very natural. As I said, since he arrived, we've enjoyed playing together. Of course, he's an excellent player and a good person. Being around him regularly every day is very pleasant. He's always smiling. He's a good guy, so yes, I think this understanding is very natural, and we enjoy it.

Journalist: Hi Gabby, now that Bruno Guimaraes has joined the team, you have another Brazilian teammate. How happy were you to hear that he was signing with Arsenal FC? What do you think he has brought to the team?

Gabriel: He's a great guy, and I'm happy he joined us. When he told me he might come to Arsenal FC, I encouraged him, telling him to join us. You'll enjoy this club. Yes, we're really happy to have him, and I think he's happy here too.

Journalist: Beyond Bruno Guimaraes, you just mentioned that your teammates helped you a lot. I'd like to know what they said or did to support you specifically during that time?

Gabriel: I think anything can happen in football. In the final, after I missed the penalty, they came and hugged me right away. Of course, as I said, I was disappointed and just wanted to forget that moment. But after that, I went to the national team, and it was the same there. The Brazilian players and coach said many good things to me, like Marquinhos did back then. He helped me a lot, because missing a penalty in the final is not easy, especially in an opportunity like that. I think they helped me a lot and said many good things to me.

Journalist: Gabby, one last question asked in French. What did Mikel Arteta do specifically to help you become such a good defender?

Gabriel: He's taught me many things. If I can, I'll answer in Portuguese. Since I arrived at Arsenal FC, I've worked hard, trying to do my best every day. Mikel is the foundation here, and I've been at Arsenal FC for six seasons now, and I'm really enjoying where I am. Mikel has given me many opportunities. He is the foundation for me. Being one of the best defenders is not easy. In terms of details, I think it's more about what you see on the pitch. He shows me many video clips about what I can do. It's hard to explain in words, but everything he does helps me a lot. (Gets up and walks away) Sorry, my English isn't the best, but I tried my best.

Journalist: Your English is very good actually. Try thinking about it in Portuguese.

Gabriel: Now I feel pressured.

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