The 22 Players Waving Goodbye to Arsenal as Edu's Summer Transfer Plans Take Shape

Arsenal is set for a significant overhaul this summer as 22 players are leaving the club due to their contracts expiring. Among the notable departures is Mohamed Elneny, who has been with the Gunners since January 2016 and is currently the longest-serving player.

Key Departures

Mohamed Elneny

Elneny, 31, signed by Arsene Wenger, has spent eight years at Arsenal. Despite making 161 appearances, scoring six goals, and assisting ten, he has struggled for game time under Mikel Arteta. In his farewell message, Elneny expressed his gratitude to the fans: "Gooners, thank you for the love, support, and kindness. I will miss you and will never forget your support."

Cedric Soares

Cedric Soares is another senior player leaving Arsenal. The right-back provided solid service over four and a half years but also found game time limited under Arteta. In his farewell statement, Cedric thanked the team, club staff, and fans: "You have made this journey unforgettable. Thank you for your unwavering support."

Young Talent Departures

Among the younger players leaving are Reuell Walters and Amario Cozier-Duberry, both of whom turned down contract offers from Arsenal. Walters, a promising defender, and Cozier-Duberry, reportedly have offers from clubs in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Kido Taylor-Hart, who spent 13 years at the club, also announced it was "time to move on," while Arthur Okonkwo has signed a three-year contract with Wrexham. These departures mark the end of an era for many youth players, each with bright futures ahead.

Complete List of Departing Players

The 22 players leaving Arsenal upon the expiration of their contracts on June 30 are:

• Mohamed Elneny
• Cedric Soares
• Reuell Walters
• Amario Cozier-Duberry
• Kido Taylor-Hart
• Arthur Okonkwo
• Mauro Bandeira
• Omari Benjamin
• Luis Brown
• Catalin Cirjan
• Noah Cooper
• Henry Davies
• Ovie Ejeheri
• Taylor Foran
• Hubert Graczyk
• James Hillson
• Henry Jeffcott
• Tyreece John-Jules
• Alex Kirk
• James Lannin-Sweet
• Kamarni Ryan
• Billy Vigar

Arsenal's Future Plans

With these departures, Edu, Arsenal's technical director, has a clear path to reshape the squad during the summer transfer window. The focus will likely be on bringing in new talent and strengthening key areas to ensure the team's competitiveness in the upcoming season.