Arsenal have announced 10 players to be released this summer, as Mikel Arteta looks to clear the decks ahead of the Gunners return to the Champions League.
Ten players will leave the Emirates this season, but without a doubt the biggest name to leave will be Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Although he came through the academy at Arsenal, Maitland-Niles has spent the past four seasons on loan at different clubs in Europe.
The 25-year-old spent time on loan at West Brom, before winning the Conference League in 2022 with Roma and Jose Mourinho.
Most recently Maitland-Niles played for Southampton, who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
Maitland-Niles played 132 times for Arsenal with his most notable achievement being the 3x FA Cup winners medals he earned.
Wishing you all the best for your next chapter, @MaitlandNiles ❤️
Once a Gunner, always a Gunner. pic.twitter.com/SNx1xC1rIg
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2023
Although Maitland-Niles will be leaving this season, it seems that fellow Arsenal academy graduate Reiss Nelson could be getting an extension this week.
There have been rumours of an extension for Nelson circulating for some time now, but it seems the Gunners are finally ready to extend the 23-year-old fan favourite’s contract.
Full List Of Arsenal Players Released
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles
- Zach Awe
- Joel Ideho
- George Lewis
- Matt Smith
- Tom Smith
- Kaleel Green
- Alexandar Kovacevic
- Tino Quamina
- Mathaeus Roberts