Start reconstruction! Arsenal announced that it will send away 17 players from all its teams, including two major stars

After the 2024/25 Premier League season came to an end, Arsenal officially announced the player retention list for the new season and confirmed that 17 players will leave the club, including players from the first team, women's football team and youth training echelons. The move marks a massive roster adjustment for Arsenal.

One of the most popular players is Italian midfielder Jorginho. The veteran who won the Champions League championship at Chelsea and joined the Gunners in January 2023 will join the Brazilian team Flamenco as a free agent after the contract expires. Despite his experience and stability in the midfield, Arteta has decided not to include it in the long-term plan anymore.

Another bid farewell to Emirates Stadium is Scottish international Kieran Tierney. The left-back has been loaned to Real Sociedad for the past season and has reached a transfer agreement with a new club that has not yet been disclosed. Although he was highly anticipated when he first arrived in Arsenal, frequent injuries limited his development and never reached the expected heights.

In addition, two players returning on loan will also leave: goalkeeper Neto (Bornemouth) and winger Sterling (Chelsea) will both return to their respective parent teams.

Youth training system has also ushered in adjustments

In addition to the adult team, Arsenal also announced that it will terminate contracts with 6 youth training players, including Natan Butler Oyedeji, Kevin Edwards, Jack Henry Francis, Salaheddin Ullard Mhand, Brian Okonkovo ​​and Ismail Mhand. These young people were once regarded as potential stocks, but ultimately failed to gain a foothold in the first team.

Paltei may stay in the team

It is worth mentioning that Ghana midfielder Thomas Paltei, who was previously rumored to leave the team, is currently discussing a contract renewal with the club. Despite being plagued by injuries, he is still considered an important force in the midfield as long as he stays healthy. His future remains to be determined. There are also changes in the women's football team

In the women's football team, three players, Taya Goldi, Lena Hetig and Amanda Ilested, will also leave. Meanwhile, England winger Joe Kelly from Manchester City is in talks with the club to sign a long-term contract. She had previously played for Arsenal on loan and is expected to officially join this summer.

With the start of a new stage of signing and reconstruction work, Arsenal is moving towards a more competitive direction, and this large-scale personnel adjustment has also laid a new foundation for the new season.