Arsenal sell Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Arabia for nearly €70 million
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At a glance
- Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli will join Al Hilal after seven years with the English club.
- English media reported that Arsenal will receive slightly less than €70 million for the 25-year-old Brazil international.
- Martinelli has 27 appearances and five goals for Brazil, while Al Hilal currently leads the Saudi league.
Gabriel Martinelli is leaving Arsenal after seven years and will continue his career with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward has signed a four-year contract.
English media report that Arsenal will receive slightly less than €70 million in compensation. Martinelli joined the London club from Ituano in 2019 and still had one year left on his contract.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had made clear that Martinelli was not part of his plans for the season. The forward has represented Brazil 27 times and scored five goals.
Al Hilal is coached by Italian manager Simone Inzaghi and currently sits at the top of the Saudi league.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.