The timing points to a controlled reintegration rather than an immediate push for minutes. Magalhães and Martinelli are expected to train with the squad, but their workloads can be managed while they adjust to Arsenal’s demands and the pace of pre-season.
That approach is particularly relevant after an extended break. Returning players need to recover conditioning, rebuild match rhythm and reconnect with tactical patterns before competitive action becomes the priority.
Magalhães offers Arsenal defensive strength and experience at centre-back, while Martinelli brings direct running and attacking width. Their return therefore improves the depth of two important areas, even if neither is ready to play in the next friendly.
For Magalhães, training time will help restore his understanding with the defensive unit. Martinelli can use the same period to sharpen his movement, pressing and combination play around the final third. Their value will be measured by readiness for the opening fixtures, not by an appearance in a preparation match.
The report says Arsenal’s next phase in Spain will combine further friendlies with intensive training. That gives the coaching staff a chance to bring the pair into the group without disrupting the players who have already started the pre-season programme.
Their arrival also raises competition for places. A healthy Magalhães strengthens the central defensive options, while Martinelli’s return gives Arsenal another established outlet in attack.
The next friendly should clarify how quickly the pair are being integrated, but their first competitive minutes are likely to come only after a gradual build-up. The key storyline will be whether both can regain full sharpness before Arsenal’s opening fixture.