Gabriel Martinelli has given the green light to join Al-Hilal, with the transfer now moving into the final stages.
we understand that contracts are currently being checked as Al-Hilal and Arsenal finalise the remaining details of a package worth more than €65 million.
The Brazilian winger has now approved the move after Al-Hilal presented him with a lucrative contract worth around €20 million per season.
Martinelli’s medical is expected to be booked soon, with the clubs working to complete the remaining formalities before the transfer can be officially announced.
Softfootball reported yesterday that Al-Hilal were closing in on an agreement with Arsenal, with the overall package understood to be around €66 million (£57m), including add-ons.
Arsenal were already prepared to sanction Martinelli’s departure after negotiations between the two clubs reached the final stages. A fee in the region of £50-55 million had initially been discussed before the latest package was finalised.
Al-Hilal had previously made Martinelli their priority ahead of other attacking options, including Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição.
The Brazilian winger had been ahead of Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição on Al Hilal’s shortlist, and the Saudi club are now working to turn their interest into a completed transfer.
Martinelli had already opened the door to a move to Saudi Arabia, putting Al-Hilal in a strong position as they pursued the Arsenal winger.
The latest proposal now represents a significant increase on the figures initially discussed, with the overall package potentially reaching €66 million.
The Saudi Pro League club have now received the crucial approval from the player, meaning the transfer is progressing rapidly.
With contracts being checked and the medical next, Martinelli is closing in on a move away from Arsenal and towards a new chapter in Saudi Arabia.
