Martinelli also says goodbye to Arsenal

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Gabriel Martinelli, a 25-year-old Brazilian winger, is on the verge of leaving Arsenal to sign for Al-Hilal. The verbal agreement between the clubs has already been finalized for a deal exceeding €65 million, including bonuses, and the player has been authorized to travel within the next 24 hours to complete the process.

The operation comes in the final stretch of the summer transfer market and includes a long-term contract for Martinelli. The Brazilian had already approved the Saudi team's proposal, while the recent discussions between the parties focused on the transfer documentation.

Gabriel Martinelli seals his exit from Arsenal

This move marks Martinelli's departure after seven seasons at Arsenal, where he joined in 2019 from Ituano. The winger featured in 53 matches during the 2025/26 season, tallying 11 goals and 7 assists as per the latest available data.

His contract with Arsenal was set to expire in June 2027, a factor that helped accelerate negotiations with Al-Hilal throughout August. The English club had agreed to negotiate an exit after Martinelli lost prominence in Mikel Arteta's plans.

The financial agreement surpasses €65 million, making it one of Arsenal's most significant sales in history. Previous reports outlined a structure involving a fixed amount plus variables before the parties reached the final agreement.

🚨🔵⚪️ BREAKING: Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, here we go! Verbal agreement done for fee over €65m add-ons included.

Martinelli will sign a long term deal as he just had authorization to travel in 24h.

Watkins + Martinelli, plan confirmed.

Deal agreed - @MatteMoretto. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/rkN5UNdNoE

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2026

Al-Hilal completes its plan with Martinelli and Watkins

Al-Hilal brings in Martinelli as part of an operation that also includes Ollie Watkins. Aston Villa's forward joins the Saudi club for £51 million, according to Reuters, in a double signing from the Premier League.

Watkins and Martinelli will be part of Al-Hilal's attacking renewal. The Saudi club had progressed simultaneously on both deals in the past week and aimed to conclude both moves before the transfer window closes.

Martinelli's decision comes after a season start where he was not included in Arsenal's squad against Manchester City in the Community Shield and Coventry in the Premier League. His lack of playing time facilitated negotiations with Al-Hilal.

Gabriel Jesus also exits Arsenal

Martinelli's transfer coincides with Gabriel Jesus leaving, with an agreement to join Barcelona for around €15 million plus variables. The Brazilian is expected to undergo a medical examination on Monday before finalizing his move.

Arsenal thus faces two offensive departures in the final days of the market. Martinelli will travel in the next 24 hours to complete formalities with Al-Hilal, while the club prepares the final documentation of the agreement.

With the agreement in place and travel authorized, Gabriel Martinelli's next step will be to pass the medical examination and sign his contract with Al-Hilal before the market deadline. Arsenal loses the Brazilian for over €65 million, as the Saudi club finalizes their plan, which also involves Watkins.

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