He didn't grow up in Arsenal's academy, but everyone feels like he did. After all, he arrived in North London as an 18-year-old kid, pursuing every Brazilian's dream – to play football and make a name for himself.In seven years at the Emirates Stadium, he became one of the club's modern legends, scored numerous important goals, gave his all for the red and white shirt, and proudly carried the cannon on his chest. In the end, he won the biggest prize of them all, clinching the Premier League title and bringing joy to the Gunners after 22 years of sorrow.Barcelona strike gold: Gabriel Jesus arrives for just €10mNow, it's time for a fresh challenge. Gabriel Martinelli is officially a new Al Hilal player.The Saudi powerhouse announced his arrival with a reference to The Matrix movie, where Neo – portrayed by Keanu Reeves – chooses between a red and a blue pill. For the Brazilian forward, the red pill represents the past, while the blue one – Al Hilal's color – represents the future. Hence, he picked the latter.He chose Blue 💙 pic.twitter.com/DqGwvrCipX— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) September 3, 2026 Martinelli moves to Saudi Arabia in a €70 million deal and will wear the No. 7 shirt.During his spell with Arsenal, the 25-year-old made 278 appearances, scored 62 goals, and won three trophies: the 2020 FA Cup, the 2023 FA Community Shield, and the 2025/2026 Premier League.But most importantly, he won the Gunners' hearts and now leaves with his head held high, proud of everything he gave to the club. The fans will never forget him for it.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##
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