LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal waves as he warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace...
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal waves as he warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 23, 2025. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli has signed a four-year deal in Saudi Arabia, with reports putting the total transfer package at up to €70 million.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli’s time at Arsenal is officially over after the Brazilian completed a permanent move to Al-Hilal, ending a seven-year spell in north London.
The 25-year-old had been with Arsenal since 2019 after signing for just £7m. Reports put the value of the deal at €70 million (£60m).
The Athletic had previously reported that Arsenal valued Martinelli at around £60 million, and that’s the figure they ended up receiving, with no add-ons in the deal.
Martinelli has agreed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal, running until 2030, according to ge.
Martinelli rejected an earlier approach from Galatasaray, but was open to Al-Hilal’s proposal once the Saudi club made its move.
It is a club record sale for Arsenal, smashing the £35m they received from Liverpool for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Como Calcio at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Como Calcio at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)