Arsenal Confirms Four Departures Ahead of Crucial Summer Transfers

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed strong excitement and anticipation for the upcoming 2025-26 season, describing the feeling as "goosebumps" and emphasizing that preparations are already underway. The club is set for a busy summer transfer window, with plans to strengthen key areas including the midfield with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who is viewed as a potential replacement for the departing Thomas Partey. Arsenal also aim to bolster their attacking options, targeting players like Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres and Athletic Club's Nico Williams, while confirming the departures of Kieran Tierney, Jorginho, Raheem Sterling, and Neto. Arteta highlighted that the team has learned from the current season's near successes and is focused on ending a five-year trophy drought. Despite some transfer uncertainties, such as Partey's future, the club's hierarchy, including co-chair Josh Kroenke, is actively involved in finalizing plans to ensure a strong start to the new campaign. Arteta also conveyed respect and good wishes to players leaving the club, underscoring a positive and forward-looking atmosphere at Arsenal.