Arsenal confirm list of SEVENTEEN players that will definitely be leaving this summer

Arsenal have confirmed that 17 stars will be leaving the club this summer as eyes a huge rebuild. The Gunners announced the news on Wednesday.

A statement from the Gunners read: "Ahead of the official announcement of all men’s players who will be out of contract on June 30, we are taking this opportunity to say thank you to those leaving us when their contracts are completed at the end of the month.

"This includes men’s players and scholars who have represented the club at first-team, under-21, and under-18 levels, together with members of our women’s squad, whose departures have been previously announced.

"Players are presented in alphabetical order: "Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Reece Clairmont, Khayon Edwards, Jakai Fisher, Romari Forde, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis,, Max Kuczynski, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Ismail Oulad M’Hand, Neto, Brian Okonkwo, Elian Quesada-Thorn, Zacariah Shuaib, , ."

Among the headline departures are Jorginho and Kieran Tierney. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Brazil, while Tierney is set to rejoin former club .

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Speaking about his departure, the Scottish left-back said: “Just thank you for everything from day one. They supported us through the good times and the bad, and they supported me through some hard times as well.

“I think that's what I'm most grateful for, the times where it wasn't so good or so easy for me is when they probably supported me most, so I'm just very grateful and I feel very lucky to have the support from them.

“I feel so lucky that I've played for this club and the love that the supporters have given me has been amazing. I've loved every day here and I've learned so much, I've improved so much and I just feel very lucky.”

Who should Arsenal sign in the summer?

Elsewhere, Raheem Sterling has returned to following his loan spell in North London. Meanwhile, the Gunners remain in talks with regarding a new deal. The midfielder is out of contract this summer.

And that could follow a number of high-profile additions as Arsenal attempt to cut the gap to at the top of the table. Martin Zubimendi is expected to be the club's first signing of the summer transfer window - albeit remain interested.

Arsenal are also wanting to add a new forward ahead of next season and have a number of options. Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko have emerged as outstanding candidates. Arsenal finished ten points behind Liverpool in their most recent campaign.

Arsenal's women's team has also confirmed three exits. Teyah Goldie, Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig will all depart when their contracts expire.

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