Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has thanked manager Arsene Wenger, who he believes has created a family at the Emirates Stadium, serving as a father figure.
The Brazilian, who joined the Gunners in January for a fee in the region of €14m to €15m, has had an injury troubled start to his Arsenal career, limiting his appearances to just five in the Premier League.
However, the former Villarreal player has found life at Arsenal good, with the veteran manager being there to take care of him.
For Gabriel, Wenger is more of a father figure than a mere manager, who takes care not only of him but all the other players playing for the club.
The 24-year-old is therefore happy to have a family away from home and also with people praising Wenger's work for Arsenal.
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Speaking about the secret behind Wenger's prolonged stint at the Emirates Stadium, Gabriel told his club's official website: "The boss is like a father figure for everyone, which is why he’s been here for such a long time.
"He creates a family and I’m very happy that people are praising his work. The most important thing is the family atmosphere within this squad.
“He has helped me a lot and everybody here has told me about what he has done for the club."
Gabriel also took time to reveal the secret behind his adapting to Arsenal's style of football so well within such a limited period of time.
"My type of football is very much the same style that the boss has made Arsenal play. That’s one of the things that has helped me adapt so well, that we’ve got the same style here."
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