Gabriel Martinelli has completed his £60 million transfer to a Premier League rival, marking a club-record deal for Arsenal. The Brazilian winger, 24, is set to leave Emirates Stadium after agreeing to personal terms, with a medical scheduled to finalize the move. The sale comes as part of a broader reshuffle at Arsenal, with several fringe players set to depart before the transfer window closes.
Martinelli, who joined Arsenal from Fluminense in 2021, has become the third player to leave the club in recent days. His departure follows reports of a chaotic final phase of the transfer window, with Arsenal prioritizing both incoming signings and outgoing transfers. While the exact destination of Martinelli remains undisclosed, the sale is expected to be finalized ahead of the deadline.
The £60m fee surpasses Arsenal’s previous record for a single player, previously held by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The club has also confirmed the transfer of Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona, with the deal valued at £8.6m. Both players are set to complete their moves ahead of the summer window’s closure.
The departures highlight Arsenal’s strategic adjustments ahead of the new season, balancing financial commitments with squad restructuring. The club’s management has emphasized the need to maintain competitiveness while managing the financial implications of high-profile transfers.
