Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal in post-transfer deadline day deal
Summary
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has been sold to Saudi club Al-Hilal in a deal reported to be worth 60 million pounds ($81 million). Martinelli signed a four-year contract and will join former Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins at Al-Hilal, while Arsenal faces questions about squad depth after also selling Leandro Trossard.Key Facts
- Gabriel Martinelli moved from Arsenal to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
- The transfer deal is reported to be worth 60 million pounds ($81 million).
- Martinelli signed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal.
- Al-Hilal is currently tied for first place in the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Al-Nassr.
- Ollie Watkins also recently joined Al-Hilal from Aston Villa for around 51 million pounds ($69 million).
- Arsenal sold Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas around the same time.
- Martinelli played 53 games last season for Arsenal, scoring 11 goals, and contributed to their 2023 Premier League title win.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta indicated Martinelli would have limited playing time if he stayed, which led to the transfer.
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