Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move

Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Arsenal for an initial £60m.

The deal, which is worth a fixed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, will end the Brazil international's seven-year stay in north London.

Martinelli, 25, has signed long-term dealwith Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.

He joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 and had 12 months remaining on his deal at Emirates Stadium, but had been told by manager Mikel Arteta he was not part of his plans for this season.

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