Gabriel Martinelli Officially Completes Al Hilal Transfer Move

Gabriel Martinelli has officially left Arsenal to join Al-Hilal on a permanent transfer, ending a seven-year spell in North London. Al-Hilal confirmed the signing on September 3, announcing that the Brazil international has agreed a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club. Arsenal also released an official statement confirming Martinelli’s departure. Reports in Britain place the transfer fee at around £60 million, which would make Martinelli the most expensive outgoing transfer in Arsenal’s history. The previous record had stood for years following Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s move to Liverpool. Martinelli originally joined Arsenal from Brazilian club Ituano in July 2019 and went on to become an important part of the first team. His pace, direct running and ability to score from wide areas made him one of Arsenal’s most recognizable attacking players during his time at the Emirates. Arsenal’s own farewell coverage noted that he leaves as a Premier League champion after seven seasons with the club. Al-Hilal have made a major investment in their attack this summer, and Martinelli now joins a squad that has also added other high-profile names. The Saudi club stated that the transfer was funded with support from Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and presented Martinelli as one of the key additions for the coming seasons. At 25, Martinelli is still entering what should be the prime years of his career, making the move particularly significant. He leaves European football after establishing himself at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs and now takes on a new challenge with one of Asia’s most successful teams. Gabriel Martinelli is officially an Al-Hilal player.