Tag: AlHilal

Gabriel Martinelli: Brazil forward leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m deal
3 September 2026 Off

Gabriel Martinelli: Brazil forward leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m deal

By Total Football News

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m.

The deal, which is worth a guaranteed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, ends the Brazil international’s seven-year stay in north London.

Martinelli, 25, has signed a four-year deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

He joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 and had

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Ollie Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
30 August 2026 Off

Ollie Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa

By Total Football News

Ollie Watkins says he never imagined or intended his Aston Villa career to “end this way” after completing his £51m move to Al-Hilal.

The 30-year-old striker, Villa’s record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, joins the Saudi Pro League side on a three-year deal.

The England international made himself unavailable for Villa’s Premier League opener against Brighton last weekend, which Unai Emery said Watkins apologised for.

“Firstly, I would

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Arsenal transfer news: Al-Hilal open talks to sign Gabriel Martinelli
24 August 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Al-Hilal open talks to sign Gabriel Martinelli

By Total Football News

Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.

The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans.

Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a €45m (£38.54m)

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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes considering move to Al-Hilal
30 May 2025 Off

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes considering move to Al-Hilal

By Total Football News

Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting Manchester United next week and taking up a lucrative offer to join Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal.

Fernandes’ representatives are said to have met Al-Hilal officials in the past few days for further discussions about a move that would allow the 30-year-old to take part in the forthcoming Club World Cup.

The issue has been the topic of conversation on United’s current tour

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Joao Cancelo: Manchester City defender joins Saudi club Al-Hilal
27 August 2024 Off

Joao Cancelo: Manchester City defender joins Saudi club Al-Hilal

By Total Football News

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a £21.2m deal.

The 30-year-old Portugal international joined Pep Guardiola’s side from Juventus for £60m in 2019 and became a key component of the side.

However, following a disagreement with Guardiola, the full-back was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich in January 2023 and he spent last season at Barcelona.

Guardiola had indicated earlier this

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Joao Cancelo: Manchester City agree deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal
26 August 2024 Off

Joao Cancelo: Manchester City agree deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal

By Total Football News

Manchester City have agreed a £21.2m deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal to sell defender Joao Cancelo.

Personal terms are not thought to be a problem, although Cancelo is yet to agree to the move.

If he does, the 30-year-old is expected to sign a three-year contract, ending his five-year stay at Etihad Stadium.

City manager Pep Guardiola said this month Cancelo could play for the club again.

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