Arsenal set to sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal after Trossard exit, Smith warns fans will be disappointed
Arsenal have sold Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas and are close to selling Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi side Al-Hilal this summer, former Gunners star Alan Smith warned on Sky Sports. Smith insists Arsenal fans will be disappointed with Martinelli's potential exit, stating 'Martinelli isn't an average player' and noting he has scored 62 goals with 36 assists in 278 matches since 2019, with his contract running until June 2027.
This matters to Nigerian Arsenal supporters who form a significant part of the club's global fanbase. Martinelli has been a key attacking player for Arsenal over recent seasons, and his potential departure alongside Trossard could signal a shift in the team's attacking options. For Nigerian fans who follow Arsenal closely due to historical connections with Nigerian players like Nwankwo Kanu, such transfers directly affect their emotional investment and expectations for the team's competitiveness.
Will Martinelli's sale prompt Arsenal to reinvest in new attacking talent, or should fans adjust their expectations for the team's goal-scoring threat next season given the potential loss of two creative forwards?