Roberto Mancini is prepared to wait on Gabriel Martinelli as Italy try to secure the Arsenal forward's international future. Martinelli, 18, was born in Guarulhos in Brazil but is said to be eligible to represent Italy through his father. It was reported on Monday the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) contacted Martinelli to try to convince him to reject Brazil and commit his future to the Azzurri. Mancini, though, accepts it will take time for the process to be completed. "In the case of Martinelli, it is not so easy," the Italy boss told reporters on Monday. "You have to submit a request and it may take a long time. It is a long wait for these players who have a double...
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