{
  "id": 5370169,
  "title": "Al Hilal sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on four-year deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/al-hilal-sign-gabriel-martinelli-from-arsenal-on-four-year-deal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/laqswbotq"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has signed a four-year deal with Al Hilal, joining the Saudi Arabian club from Arsenal. The 25-year-old will begin training with the team on Thursday in preparation for their upcoming Saudi Pro League match against Al Shabab on Friday. Al Hilal confirmed the transfer was approved by their board, chaired by Nawaf bin Saad, and the contract signing took place at the Al Majdiyah Sports Center. This marks Martinelli's third club in his career, following stints at Ituano in Brazil and Arsenal in England. He also represented Brazil at the recent World Cup.",
  "summary": "Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli joins Al Hilal from Arsenal on a four-year contract, becoming the club’s third foreign signing this summer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Martinelli becomes Arsenal most expensive sale after Al Hilal move is confirmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/transfer-martinelli-becomes-arsenal-most-expensive-sale-after-al",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:14:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}