Arsenal to release 13 players, Nelson in doubt

Mikel Arteta's side have announced their list of retained players they have sent to the Premier League for the upcoming 2023/24 season.

The Gunners will be without 13 players from their current squad. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who has been on loan at Southampton this season, will leave Arsenal after playing for the academy since 2012.

"Words can't describe how I'm feeling to be honest, it's been a very emotional journey. Having supported the club growing up and coming through the ranks, I can only be happy with what I've achieved since I've been here," said the midfielder on his farewell.

Meanwhile, Reiss Nelson's future at the Emirates Stadium remains uncertain as the board have offered him another renewal but the striker has yet to make a decision.

If the Englishman decides not to extend his contract, he could leave as a free agent at the end of June but it is quite likely that he will renew his current contract for at least one or two seasons.

Arsenal retained list

Goalkeepers: Aaron Ramsdale, Matt Turner, Karl Hein, Arthur Okonkwo and Alex Runarsson

Defenders: Kieran Tierney, Benjamin White, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Nuno Tavares, Pablo Mari, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Auston Trusty

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Jorginho, Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard, Nicolas Pepe, Folarin Balogun and Marquinhos

 

June 16, 2023