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Gabriel Martinelli debuts for Al-Hilal in victory over Al-Shabab

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli debuts for Al-Hilal in victory over Al-Shabab

Summary

Gabriel Martinelli made his debut for Al-Hilal on September 5, 2026, appearing as a substitute in a 2-0 win against Al-Shabab at the SHG Arena. The forward entered the match in the 68th minute, replacing Sultan Mandash. Al-Hilal secured the result through a 53rd-minute goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and a late penalty converted by Ruben Neves. Martinelli joined the club on September 3, 2026, following a transfer from Arsenal in a deal valued at £60 million. The forward has signed a four-year contract and acknowledged that he requires time to adapt to his new teammates and surroundings. This move marks the conclusion of his career with the Premier League side.

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•Gabriel Martinelli debuted for Al-Hilal on September 5, 2026.
•Al-Hilal defeated Al-Shabab 2-0 at the SHG Arena.
•Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ruben Neves scored the goals for Al-Hilal.
•The transfer deal from Arsenal is worth £60 million over four years.
•Martinelli entered the match as a 68th-minute substitute.

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The former Arsenal forward came off the bench in the second half as Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 win, before speaking about the start of his new chapter.Gabriel Martinelli made his Al-Hilal debut less than ...
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