Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a £60 million transfer, and the move is followed by controversy over a farewell post on social media. Reports note that Martinelli’s emotional message does not mention his manager, Mikel Arteta, prompting criticism and later a response from Arteta.
Across the outlets, Arteta is described as hailing Martinelli despite the social-media omission. The coverage frames the issue as part of the wider context of Martinelli’s departure, which is also linked to his recent absence from Arsenal’s first-team setup. One report adds that Martinelli is left out of Arsenal’s squad for the Community Shield victory over Manchester City and for subsequent Premier League matches against Coventry and Aston Villa.
While the specific wording of the criticism differs, all accounts agree on the key sequence: the £60m move, the farewell post that omits Arteta, and Arteta’s subsequent public response. The reporting focuses more on reactions to the post than on the on-pitch details of the transfer itself.
