Martinelli joins Al Hilal in Arsenal club-record sale
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Arsenal have sold forward Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a club-record deal worth £60m.
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Attributed to original sourceGabriel Martinelli has joined Al Hilal in a club-record £60m sale for Arsenal.
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What happened
Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal to join Al Hilal in a deal worth £60m, making it the Gunners' highest-ever sale. The Brazilian forward departs the Premier League after several seasons as a key attacking option, moving to the Saudi Pro League. The transfer represents a significant departure for Arsenal's forward line and a notable acquisition for Al Hilal as they continue to recruit high-profile talent from European football.
Chance analysis
Arsenal cashing in on Gabriel Martinelli for a club-record £60m is a statement of their current squad model — they are willing to sell a proven Premier League attacker at peak resale value, banking the profit rather than holding him. For Al Hilal, adding a 60-goal forward from one of Europe's top leagues is another step in their sustained recruitment drive. Arsenal's challenge now is replacing both Martinelli's output and the line-breaking pace he offered, particularly on the left flank where he has been a starter for multiple seasons.
Arsenal lose a first-choice left winger and receive a club-record £60m; Al Hilal add a proven Premier League forward to their squad.