{
  "id": 4913011,
  "title": "Transfer: Agbonlahor shocked by Arsenal’s decision to sell Martinelli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/transfer-agbonlahor-shocked-by-arsenals-decision-to-sell-martinelli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T18:14:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/transfer-agbonlahor-shocked-by-arsenals-decision-to-sell-martinelli/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been taken aback by Arsenal's choice to part ways with Gabriel Martinelli during the transfer window. He questioned whether the club could have kept the Brazilian on by offering him a new contract. The Gunners have made moves to replace him, signing Christos Tzolis while letting Leandro Trossard go. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus has transferred to Barcelona. Martinelli, who has been with Arsenal since 2019, is set to join Al-Hilal for a fee of around £55 million. Agbonlahor expressed his bewilderment, stating, \"Don't you look at last night and think a player Arsenal could have utilized in the second half was Martinelli?\" He further commented, \"I'm still astounded that Arsenal have sold Martinelli for £50-55m, at just 25 years old, with some outstanding performances at that football club. If you were to offer him the right deal, he would undoubtedly have stayed.\" Throughout his time with the Gunners, Martinelli has scored 62 goals and provided 36 assists in 278 senior appearances, winning one league title and one FA Cup.",
  "summary": "Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed shock over Arsenal’s decision to sell Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window. He suggested that the club could have extended the Brazilian’s contract. The Gunners have parted ways with Leandro Trossard this summer while acquiring Christos Tzolis. Additionally, Gabriel Jesus has moved to Barcelona. Furthermore, Martinelli…",
  "key_points": [
    "Arsenal sold Martinelli to Al-Hilal for £55 million",
    "Gabriel Agbonlahor shocked by Martinelli's departure",
    "Martinelli had 62 goals and 36 assists for Arsenal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}