The previous Arsenal ahead got here off the bench within the second half as Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 win, earlier than talking concerning the begin of his new chapter.
Gabriel Martinelli made his Al-Hilal debut lower than >, coming off the bench in a 2-0 Riyadh derby victory over Al-Shabab on the SHG Area.
Martinelli was launched within the 68th minute rather than Sultan Mandash, with Al-Hilal already a objective forward.
The previous Arsenal ahead s, and had one blocked shot.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic had given Al-Hilal the lead within the 53rd minute, after receiving a pull again from Mohammed Mahzari, earlier than Ruben Neves added the second late within the recreation from the penalty spot.
Talking after the match, Martinelli made clear that he was happy to have began his new chapter with a victory, whereas acknowledging that he’ll want time to regulate to his new environment.
“I’m very pleased with the win, and naturally I would like a while to adapt, in a brand new nation, new environment, and with a brand new workforce and new team-mates,” he d.
He added: “I’m glad to be right here. It is a new chapter in my life and my household’s life. Everybody right here is glad, and I’m extraordinarily excited.”
Al-Hilal formally introduced Martinelli’s signing on 3 September, bringing his Arsenal profession to an finish.
The deal is value a assured £60 million, with Arsenal additionally securing a sell-on clause.
Martinelli has signed a four-year deal.
