Arsenal star found out he was being sold from the news

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·26 August 2026

Arsenal star found out he was being sold from the news

Gabriel Martinelli has missed out on Arsenal’s two matchday squads this season, and he is now closing in on leaving the club as Al Hilal speak to him and the Gunners about a summer move.

He rejected an approach from Galatasaray and insisted that he wanted to stay at Arsenal and fight for his place, but the club believes this is a good time for him to leave.

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That has offered fresh hope to his suitors, and Al Hilal have now made an approach for him, with the Brazilian opening the door for the move to happen.

Martinelli Set to Leave Arsenal

Martinelli has been a good servant for Arsenal, and he is one of the fan favourites, so he would expect to be treated with a lot of respect by the club.

That has not happened, and so far, he has suffered what could be seen as some shocking disregard. One of the biggest issues is that the club never told him directly that they wanted him to leave, and he only found out through the media that he was being sold.

According to Trivela, Martinelli was preparing to play this season and was not thinking about leaving before he learnt through the rumour mill that he was being sold by the Gunners this summer.

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Al Hilal Move Gains Momentum

Martinelli is now committed to making that happen and has been speaking well with Al Hilal. His change in position means a move away from Arsenal could now become increasingly likely before the transfer window closes.

The Brazilian had previously wanted to remain in North London and prove himself, but Arsenal’s decision to leave him out of their matchday squads has changed the situation. With Al Hilal showing serious interest, Martinelli now has an opportunity to begin a new chapter.

For Arsenal, his departure would bring an end to a period in which Martinelli established himself as an important player and fan favourite. For the attacker, the priority will now be finding a club where he can play regularly and feel valued.

The coming days could therefore be decisive, with discussions between Martinelli, Al Hilal and Arsenal potentially leading to an agreement that would bring his time with the Gunners to an end.

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