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Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60 million transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60 million transfer

Summary

Gabriel Martinelli has completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Al-Hilal for a guaranteed £60 million. The 25-year-old Brazil international signed a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club. His departure concludes a seven-year tenure in north London that began with his arrival from Ituano in 2019. Martinelli had entered the final year of his deal and was excluded from Arsenal's opening matchday squads after being informed his playing time would decrease this season. He joins an Al-Hilal squad that includes Ollie Watkins and Crysencio Summerville, competing for the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.

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•Gabriel Martinelli signed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal.
•The deal includes a guaranteed £60 million transfer fee.
•Arsenal excluded Martinelli from the first two matchday squads of the season.
•Martinelli joins teammates Ollie Watkins and Crysencio Summerville at Al-Hilal.
•Al-Hilal currently shares the top position in the Saudi Pro League.

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8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m Arsenal exit

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Gabriel Martinelli has completed his move from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a guaranteed £60m, bringing his seven-year spell with the north London club to an end.The 25-year-old Braz...
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