Overview
- Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al‑Hilal in a permanent transfer reported at about £60 million.
- Reports say the package is a guaranteed fee that makes Martinelli the club’s most valuable outgoing sale and includes a sell‑on clause for future payments.
- The 25‑year‑old signed a four‑year contract with Al‑Hilal and was unveiled by the Riyadh club, though multiple outlets note the move remains subject to registration and regulatory formalities.
- Martinelli’s exit followed his omission from Arsenal matchday squads after manager Mikel Arteta indicated he was not in first‑team plans, a factor that accelerated the transfer.
- The sale converts a player bought from Ituano as a teenager into near‑pure profit for Arsenal, reshapes their left‑side options after other departures and has prompted public debate about how the club handled his exit.