Martinelli, who arrived at Arsenal in 2019, has played for the Gunners 191 times, scoring 41 goals during that period.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli is set to leave North London club Arsenal for the Saudi Pro League after the Gunners and Al Hilal agreed a deal reportedly worth €65 million.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post shared on his official X account (formerly Twitter).
According to the Italian reporter, Martinelli’s agents are in Saudi Arabia to agree personal terms for the forward.
He further noted that Arsenal will sanction a medical once the 25-year-old’s representatives reach a favourable deal with Al Hilal.
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Taking to his verified handle, Romano wrote: “Gabriel Martinelli’s agents are in direct contact with Al Hilal again to close the agreement on personal terms and seal the move.
”Arsenal are ready to authorise Gabriel for a medical after a package over €65m was verbally agreed with Al Hilal.”
Martinelli arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Brazilian outfit Ituano for a reported fee of £6 million (approximately $8 million) six years ago.
Since his arrival, the pacy striker has donned Arsenal’s jersey a total of 191 times in all competitions, scoring 41 goals in the process.
