Brazilian Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is expected to officially join Al Hilal, will not be able to play in the Saudi Clásico against Al Ahli.
Gabriel Martinelli
Club: Arsenal
Al Ahli will be the away team against Al Hilal in a postponed match from the third round of the Saudi League.
The newspaper Al-Riyadh reported that the Brazilian was ruled out of Al Hilal's plans due to the short time available to register him before the anticipated match.
Al Hilal is expected to officially announce the deal within hours.
Al Hilal's management has finalized an agreement with Arsenal and Martinelli on all terms, allowing the player to represent the team during the ongoing summer transfer window.
The Brazilian is expected to undergo a medical examination in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, as arrangements are being made for his arrival flight in the coming hours.
According to transfer news specialist journalist Matteo Moretto, Brazilian Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is just a few steps away from joining Saudi Al Hilal.
Moretto clarified that Al Hilal has reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Martinelli during the summer transfer window.
If the deal is completed, Martinelli will sign a contract until the summer of 2030.
The Brazilian international is expected to earn approximately 20 million euros per year.
Martinelli joined Arsenal in January 2019 from Brazilian club Ituano, gradually establishing himself as a key player before becoming one of the team's most prominent attacking options in recent years.
