Mikel Arteta has emphasized that Arsenal’s summer rebuild will begin immediately, following the confirmation of four player departures.
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The Gunners wrapped up their season with a 2-1 victory over Southampton, securing second place in the Premier League for the third consecutive year. ..Continue Reading
To finally push for the title under Arteta, significant squad adjustments will be required in the upcoming transfer window.
Arsenal struggled with attacking depth this season due to injuries to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz, leaving them without a single player reaching double-digit goals—a rare occurrence in the club’s history.
One unexpected scorer emerged on Sunday, as Kieran Tierney marked his farewell appearance with a goal at St Mary’s.
The Scottish defender is expected to return to Celtic, while Jorginho, Raheem Sterling, and goalkeeper Neto are also set to leave the club.
‘I’m very happy,’ said Arteta after Martin Odegaard’s winner. ‘You want to start your holidays in the next few days with a good feeling, with a good vibe, seeing some smiley faces there.
‘It was important to win it, it was important as well to say goodbye to a few players who have left our football club, to say thank you for their contribution.
‘Some of them, like Kieran, they’ve been on this journey for six years with us. Jorginho, we’re trying to hug him, Neto and Raheem as well.
‘So, there are a few players that I had the duty to say thank you to. I think we all have and we wish them the best for the next season.
‘[Kieran] mentioned it yesterday, he said ‘I’m going to score in my last game’ and he’s certainly done it.’
He added: ‘It’s time to reflect, time to reset, and get our energy back.
‘It’s been a really demanding season, a season that has stretched us all. But I think the culture and the mindset that we have at the football club have sustained everything to perform with the resources that we have at the highest level up to the last day, and I think that’s remarkable.’
