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Done deal: Arsenal to Al Hilal, ANNOUNCED BY BOTH CLUBS on 3 September 2026 ("Gabriel Martinelli joins Al-Hilal" on arsenal.com, an unveiling video on Al Hilal's channels), confirmed 2026-09-03. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : GABRIEL MARTINELLI 🇧🇷 Al-Hilal have reached a total agreement with Gabriel Martinelli over long-term contract until June 2030, plus one! 🇧🇷🚨🔵#AlHilal Gabriel Martinelli will earn €25m per season. Direct negotiations ongoing with Arsenal FC over a €65m package including bonuses. 🚨💰 Al-Hilal are confident of closing the deal. Talks with Chelsea FC for Pedro Neto are completely suspended due to Chelsea's €120m fee demand. 🤝🏻❌️ Arsenal FC and Al-Hilal are confident of reaching an agreement. Total confidence in both clubs that the deal will happen, especially now that Gabriel Martinelli has opened door to Saudi Arabia. 🇧🇷⏳️🇸🇦
First reported 2026-08-24 17:18 BST
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Exclusive 💣 Aston Villa have made a dramatic late move for Gabriel Martinelli. Sources confirm Villa contacted 📞 Arsenal within the last 12 hours to test the Brazilian’s availability. It’s early, but the Gunners are open to selling under the right conditions Martinelli will demand a significant pay rise to walk away from the Emirates.
First reported 2026-08-18 10:01 BST
Gabriel Martinelli a un passo dall'@AlHilal_FC. In definizione l'accordo con l'@Arsenal sulla base di circa 60 milioni di euro
Translated: Gabriel Martinelli reportedly close to joining Al-Hilal, with a fee of around €60 million being finalised with Arsenal.
First reported 2026-08-24 19:48 BST
More on Gabriel Martinelli story from earlier. Al-Hilal closing in on a deal. Agreement in principle in place with Arsenal worth around €66m (£57m) including add-ons. Martinelli offered around €20m a season. Al-Hilal waiting for Martinelli's green light to formalise.🇧🇷
First reported 2026-08-25 19:46 BST
Gabriel Martinelli al Al-Hilal está cerrado. El futbolista viajará en las próximas horas.
First reported 2026-08-30 14:27 BST
🚨🔵⚪️ BREAKING: Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, here we go! Verbal agreement done for fee over €65m add-ons included. Martinelli will sign a long term deal as he just had authorization to travel in 24h. Watkins + Martinelli, plan confirmed. Deal agreed - @MatteMoretto. 🫱🏻🫲🏼🇧🇷
First reported 2026-08-30 14:29 BST
🚨💥 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. It was the clear tendency, as revealed. Flight booked. Medical to follow. Long-term contract. @SkySportDE 🇧🇷
First reported 2026-08-30 14:40 BST
🚨 Al-Hilal finalising agreement with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Martinelli. Deal for 25yo winger #AFC-record €70m fixed; no bonuses. Brazil intl set to travel on Tuesday to take #AlHilal medical & complete move on 4yr contract. W/ @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-30 15:41 BST
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