Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli left London on Tuesday, heading to Riyadh as he takes another step toward completing his expected move to Al Hilal during the current summer transfer window.
Journalist Dean James revealed that Martinelli had begun his journey to the Saudi capital, where he is expected to complete the procedures related to his anticipated transfer to the Riyadh-based club.
Meanwhile, journalist Alfredo Pedulla reported that Al Hilal have reached an agreement with Arsenal over the transfer of the Brazilian winger, with the deal reportedly worth around €59 million.
The latest developments come after significant progress was made in negotiations over Martinelli’s future in recent hours, with Al Hilal closing in on the signing as they look to add a high-profile attacking player to their squad for the current season.
Al Hilal officials are now awaiting the player’s arrival in Riyadh before completing the final steps of the transfer, paving the way for an official announcement of his move to the club.
Al Hilal are counting on the deal to provide a major boost to their attacking options, with Martinelli’s technical ability, pace and extensive experience in European competitions expected to add significant quality to the team in the coming stage.