Gabriel Martinelli completes record transfer from Arsenal to Al-Hilal with medical booked

Gabriel Martinelli is set to shatter Arsenal’s transfer record as he prepares for a blockbuster move to Saudi powerhouse Al-Hilal. The Brazilian winger has officially booked his medical ahead of the summer transfer, confirming the deal is all but sealed. This monumental transfer eclipses Arsenal’s previous highest sale, surpassing the £35 million received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s 2017 move to Liverpool.

Martinelli’s absence from Arsenal’s opening lineups, including the Community Shield clash against Manchester City and the Premier League opener versus Coventry, had already signaled the impending transfer. Initially hesitant about joining Al-Hilal, the winger has now given the green light, as confirmed by transfer expert Florian Plettenburg. Plettenburg announced: “Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal – DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached between Al Hilal and Arsenal. Fee: around €65m. Martinelli has now finally agreed to join Al Hilal. Flight booked. Medical to follow. Long-term contract.”

This deal follows Arsenal’s clear message under manager Mikel Arteta that Martinelli, alongside Gabriel Jesus—who has committed to Barcelona—is not part of the club’s future plans. Both players have been training separately from the main squad, underscoring their imminent exits. Arsenal’s attacking options now feature Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres as strikers, with Christos Tzolis, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke occupying the wings.

Martinelli’s move to Al-Hilal represents a seismic shift for the Gunners, both financially and strategically, marking one of the most significant transfers in the club’s recent history.