Declan Rice and William Saliba react as another Arsenal star confirms his exit
Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and William Saliba were among those to react after another confirmed departure from the club.
It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta and the board expected to oversee a squad overhaul involving both signings and exits.
Several departures have already been confirmed, with Kieran Tierney among those confirming their exit from Arsenal, with a return to Celtic edging closer.
Raheem Sterling also penned a heartfelt message to Arsenal fans as his loan spell nears its end, with the Gunners having no plans to extend his stay.
While new arrivals are expected in the coming weeks, another player has now confirmed they will be leaving the club, marking an early move away as part of the summer shake-up.
Jorginho confirms Flamengo move as Arsenal exit finalised
Football Insider revealed back in April that Jorginho was set to leave Arsenal this summer upon the expiry of his contract, and on 6 June, the Italian midfielder officially confirmed his departure.
He shared an emotional message on Instagram, announcing his move to Brazilian side Flamengo, where he’ll join in time for the Club World Cup.
The post was well received by teammates past and present, with Declan Rice, Saliba, and former Chelsea teammate Mason Mount among those liking the message.
The 33-year-old joined Arsenal in January 2023 during a Premier League title race and served as a dependable figure in midfield, often stepping in when Thomas Partey was injured but he now departs as a free agent.
However, this season saw a reduced role for Jorginho, with just 15 Premier League appearances and only nine starts in the campaign.
Myles Lewis-Skelly in shock Real Madrid talks amid uncertain Arsenal future
While several senior players are leaving as free agents, another potential exit could surprise fans.
Reports suggest Real Madrid have opened talks with Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the highly rated youngster enters the final year of his contract at Arsenal.
After successfully luring Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a free transfer, Los Blancos could now look to repeat the move with Lewis-Skelly, eyeing him as a long-term prospect for the Spanish giants.