Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Martinelli leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m move
After seven years and a Premier League title, Martinelli bids farewell to Arsenal with a pointed omission.
Gabriel Martinelli
player
Player
Gabriel Martinelli
From
Arsenal
To
Al-Hilal
Fee
£60 million
What happened. Gabriel Martinelli completed a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal on Thursday for a £60 million fee, ending his seven-year stay at Arsenal.
- Martinelli joined Arsenal from Ituano in 2019.
- He made 278 appearances, scoring 62 goals and providing 36 assists.
- His game time was set to decrease further after the arrival of Christos Tzolis.
Martinelli's departure was driven by reduced playing time, with the Saudi transfer window open until October 12.
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