Gabriel Martinelli opts for Al-Hilal after Arsenal exit | OneFootball

Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Al-Hilal after being told he was surplus to Mikel Arteta’s plans. He rejected Premier League interest to complete a permanent move in early September, ending a seven-year spell in England.

Marcos Casseb, the player’s agent, said: "Arsenal underwent a massive restructuring and, last year, they won the Premier League." "We felt it was time for him to move on, and the club had also seen it that way." He told Itatiaia Esporte.

Arsenal received a guaranteed £60 million and the 25-year-old secured wages above the £180,000 a week he earned in north London.

"He went to the biggest club in Asia to be part of a very ambitious project." "That’s a trend in Arab football right now, they’re changing the way they want to sign players."

Martinelli will now look to establish himself at Al-Hilal alongside multiple World Cup internationals aged under 27. He must adapt quickly to help the club maintain domestic dominance in a league evolving at pace.

Source: Goal.com

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