According to Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte, Martinelli has decided to join Al-Hilal. He has agreed to a 4-year contract with the Saudi club, and Arsenal is finalizing the remaining details. The total deal value is estimated at €65 million.

Martinelli participated in Arsenal's preseason friendly; he was not included in the squad for the team's first two competitive matches of the 2024/25 season – Reuters

Internally, the deal is nearly complete, as the European transfer window closes next Tuesday, and the player himself wants to move to the Saudi club. Arsenal and Al-Hilal are currently negotiating the final fee, performance clauses, and payment terms.

Martinelli is no longer in Mikel Arteta's plans and was even excluded from the squad for the team's first two matches of the new season. Arsenal first defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, then beat Coventry 3-0 in the Premier League opener. Al-Hilal is the only club that has convinced the Brazilian player during this transfer window; he had previously received multiple inquiries and also rejected an offer from Galatasaray.

The 25-year-old forward, who represented Brazil in 4 of 5 matches at the last World Cup, has agreed to sign a long-term contract running until mid-2030. Related wages are highly confidential, but sources indicate his salary will be the second-highest at the club after Vinícius Jr., placing him among the highest-paid Brazilian players.

Martinelli will take over the salary space freed by Malcolm's departure. Malcolm previously terminated his contract and moved to Al Jazira in the UAE, reportedly earning around $18 million per year. This Arsenal player's compensation is estimated to be higher.

In his seven seasons with Arsenal, Martinelli made 278 appearances, scoring 62 goals and providing 34 assists. During this time, he helped the team win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Community Shield.

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