Atlético renews interest in Gabriel Martinelli

The Brazilian forward wants to leave Arsenal in this summer transfer window.

Javier Parra Peña | 20 Jul 2026 | 22.30
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Atlético reactivates interest in Gabriel Martinelli
Atlético reactivates interest in Gabriel Martinelli

Atlético de Madrid has confirmed its interest in signing Gabriel Martinelli, a 25-year-old winger from Arsenal, in this summer transfer market. The new request from Cholo Simeone to rebuild the attacking line of the team.

The Spanish club's board is planning an offensive move to acquire the player's rights at a reduced price, taking advantage of his contract entering its final year. A market opportunity.

Atlético de Madrid reactivates its interest in Gabriel Martinelli

The institutional scrutiny of Atlético de Madrid towards the left winger has been constant over the past seasons. According to TEAMtalk reports, the Madrid sports management sees the negotiation as feasible because Gabriel Martinelli's contract with the London club expires in June 2027, putting him in a vulnerable contractual position for the Premier League team.

Arsenal's initial stance was to use the player as part of a swap to reduce the cost of signing forward Julián Álvarez. However, direct negotiations for this exchange have stalled due to substantial economic differences between the clubs, forcing a redefinition of the transfer scheme.

Operation intermediaries conveyed to Atlético's offices that the British club is also willing to include Gabriel Jesus in a broader cross-negotiation. This alternative has not changed Atlético de Madrid's roadmap, which prioritizes the winger's acquisition over the center forward.

Atlético de Madrid reactivates its interest in signing Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal player

Negotiation terms for Gabriel Martinelli

The viability of an independent transfer is based on the forward's contractual situation, who has 28 caps with Brazil. Arsenal faces the risk of losing the player for free if they do not secure a renewal before the January 2027 winter market.

Given this scenario, agents involved in the talks estimate that the direct transfer could be completed for an amount lower than the usual €70 million valuation in the winger market. Atlético de Madrid is evaluating the budget variables to fit the player's salary within LaLiga's squad limit.

Next steps for Atlético de Madrid in the market

The Atlético Madrid technical department plans to formalize contacts with the player's entourage to assess his willingness to move to Spain. The progress of the negotiation will depend on intermediaries bridging the gap between both clubs regarding the fixed cost of the transfer.

Atlético de Madrid will keep communication lines open with London over the next two weeks to present a formal purchase proposal before Arsenal starts their preseason tour and decides on their squad closure.

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