Arsenal Set to Release Trio as Contracts Expire
Arsenal are confirmed to lose three players this summer as their contracts come to an end.
Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny are set to leave Arsenal as free agents at the end of the season.No contract extensions agreed. Both players will say their goodbyes to the #AFC faithful this weekend according to Fabrizio Romano.
Departing Players
Cedric Soares: The Portuguese defender has seen limited playing time this season and is not considered a key part of Mikel Arteta’s plans. With Arsenal bolstering their defense in recent transfer windows, Cedric’s departure is not unexpected.
Mohamed Elneny: Similar to Cedric, Elneny has not been a regular starter for Arsenal. The signing of Jorginho further reduces his need in the squad.
Arthur Okonkwo: The young goalkeeper has impressed on loan at Wrexham, keeping 16 clean sheets and helping them achieve promotion. While his future remains uncertain, Arsenal seems prepared to let him go on a free transfer.
Reasons for Departures
The report suggests that none of these players are in line for contract extensions. With both Cedric and Elneny in their thirties, Arsenal seems focused on younger options to build their squad.
In Okonkwo’s case, it’s unclear if Arsenal has plans to integrate him into the first team. Wrexham might offer him a permanent opportunity after his successful loan spell.
Other Contract Situations
David Raya: The goalkeeper is expected to make his loan move to Arsenal permanent this summer.
Karl Hein: The young goalkeeper’s contract is also expiring. With no first-team appearances this season, his future at Arsenal remains uncertain.
Overall, these departures are part of Arsenal’s ongoing squad reshuffle under Mikel Arteta. They are likely to target replacements in the upcoming transfer window.
