Martinelli's sale to Al-Hilal is the most expensive in Arsenal's history

The transfer of 25-year-old striker Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal to Al-Hilal became the most expensive transfer in the history of the London club. According to Transfermarkt, a portal specializing in the evaluation of football transfers, the Brazilian was paid 70 million euros.

The transfer was officially announced on Thursday, September 3. Martinelli has signed a four-year contract with his new club. Previously, the most expensive transfer in Arsenal's history was the €38 million transfer of midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool.

The most expensive sales in Arsenal history:

1. Gabriel Martinelli, Al-Hilal - €70 million

2. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Liverpool - €38 million

3. Nicolas Anelka - Real Madrid - €35 million

4. Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United - €34 million

5. Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona - 34 million euros.