Gabriel Martinelli has been deemed surplus to requirements by Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA)
Gabriel Martinelli has been deemed surplus to requirements by Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Archive)
Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal from Arsenal in a club-record £60m transfer.
The Brazilian winger posted a farewell message thanking fans, teammates, and backroom staff, but omitted manager Mikel Arteta.
Arteta praised Martinelli following his departure, expressing gratitude for his crucial role in the team's growth over his seven-year spell.
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright previously claimed Martinelli deserved more respect after being left out of recent matchday squads.
Martinelli leaves after making nearly 300 appearances for the Gunners, achieving 98 goal contributions and winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Community Shield.