Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal to join Al-Hilal in a deal worth £60 million. Martinelli, who joined Arsenal from Ituano in 2019, departs after several seasons as a key attacking option under Mikel Arteta. Al-Hilal continue their aggressive recruitment from top European clubs, bolstering their squad ahead of the new Saudi Pro League campaign and AFC Champions League competitions. Arsenal are expected to reinvest in attacking reinforcements before the window closes.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukMartinelli's move to Al-Hilal marks one of the most significant Premier League-to-Saudi transfers in recent windows and underlines the continued financial pull of the Saudi Pro League. For Arsenal, the loss of a player who has been a regular rotation piece on the left wing creates a clear need for attacking depth, particularly with a busy fixture calendar ahead. Al-Hilal, meanwhile, add a proven Champions League-calibre forward to a squad already stacked with international talent, further raising the competitive ceiling of the division.
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