Gabriel Martinelli Promises Everything for the Badge as Al Hilal Secure Fifth Consecutive SPL Victory

Al Hilal continued their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League 2026/27 season by securing their fifth straight victory, highlighted by the debut of marquee signing Gabriel Martinelli.

Al Hilal cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Al Shabab, with goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ruben Neves propelling the club to the summit of the table with five wins from five matches.

Following his high-profile transfer from Arsenal after a seven-year stint in North London—where he made 278 appearances, scored 62 goals, and won the Premier League last season, the FA Cup in 2020, and the FA Community Shield in 2023—the 25-year-old Brazilian forward expressed his eagerness to make an immediate impact.

Martinelli cited Al Hilal's impressive performance against Manchester City in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as a key factor in his decision to move to the kingdom, noting the high intensity and competitive level.

Making his debut on Friday, Martinelli entered the match as a 67th-minute substitute for Sultan Mandash, just a day after his transfer from Arsenal was officially announced.

Outlining his ambitions for the club, Martinelli stated his primary goal is to secure silverware alongside technical director Simon Francis and his new teammates.

Addressing the supporters, Martinelli vowed to leave everything on the pitch, promising to fight for every ball and do his utmost to win matches and titles for Al Hilal.