Tag: Julio Pleguezuelo

ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS - JULY 22: Julio Pleguezuelo of Enschede runs with the balls during the Pre-Season friendly match between Twente Enschede and FC Schalke 04 at De Grolsch Veste Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Enschede, Netherlands. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster tackled by opposition coach during game

Former Arsenal youngster Julio Pleguezuelo recently made headlines for a heated incident during a match between FC Twente and Sparta Rotterdam which saw the Sparta assistant coach tackling Pleguezuelo who was on the pitch. 

Julio Pleguezuelo admits he’s ‘so happy’ to be joining FC Twente

Julio Pleguezuelo has admitted he's really pleased to be joining Dutch side FC Twente this summer, after coming to the end of his contract with Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Julio Pleguezuelo of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Official: Arsenal 22-year-old signs for FC Twente

Julio Pleguezuelo has signed for FC Twente at the end of his Arsenal contract.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on April 23, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

6 Arsenal youth stars train with first team ahead of Wolves clash

Six members of the Arsenal academy trained with the first team on Tuesday, ahead of the Premier League clash away to Wolves.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Julio Pleguezuelo of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Report: Freddie Ljungberg asks Arsenal to extend Julio Pleguezuelo’s contract

Arsenal u23 head coach Freddie Ljungberg has asked Arsenal to extend Julio Pleguezuelo's contract, which currently expires at the end of the season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives a thumbs up during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Unai Emery admits it would be a ‘good option’ for Arsenal to sign a...

Unai Emery says that it would be a 'good option' for Arsenal to sign a centre-back in January after the team have had trouble with the position so far this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 2 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Huddersfield Town

Arsenal face Huddersfield Town on Saturday, with a good chance to move back into the top four after Wednesday's draw at Old Trafford.

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Vorskla

Arsenal face FC Vorskla in the Europa League on Thursday, with the chance to top the group with a win, but an upcoming North London derby to keep in mind.
Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price)

5 Arsenal youngsters to keep an eye on

Arsenal are blessed with a very strong youth setup right now, and it seems only a matter of time before some of the youngsters make the step up to the senior squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal giving enough chances to academy players?

After a study from the CIES Football Observatory looked at the percentage of minutes played by u21 players at European clubs, let's look at how Arsenal are doing giving chances to youngsters.

Julio Pleguezuelo: Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin gave me pre-debut pep talk

Julio Plegueuzuelo has revealed that Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin gave him a dressing room pep talk ahead of his Arsenal debut last month.

Julio Pleguezuelo admits he turned down summer offers to leave

Julio Pleguezuelo says he turned down the option to leave over the summer, and even though he still has offers from Spain, he doesn't want to go back right now.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Julio Pleguezuelo of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Julio Pleguezuelo: I’d love to play in the North London derby

Julio Pleguezuelo has admitted that after making his debut for the Arsenal first team against Blackpool on Wednesday, he's already eyeing another opportunity in the North London derby next round.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Julio Pleguezuelo of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Blackpool at Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Julio Pleguezuelo: I want to play for Arsenal – that’s my dream

Julio Pleguezuelo made his first-team debut for Arsenal against Blackpool on Wednesday, after more than five years with the club's academy.

Pictures: Emery involved as an outfielder in Arsenal training session

Unai Emery took part in Arsenal's training session on Wednesday as an outfielder, making up the numbers for the senior side.
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Willock, Pleguezuelo, Smith Rowe and Nketiah join first-team training before Brentford clash

Four Arsenal academy stars joined first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the Gunners' League Cup opener against Brentford.

Pleguezuelo picks up injury with Arsenal u23s

Julio Pleguezuelo picked up an injury with the Arsenal u23s on Friday night, and the timing couldn't have been much worse.

Smith Rowe, Pleguezuelo and Nketiah rested for u23s’ 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers

Arsenal decided to rest three of their stars in the u23s on Monday, presumably with the Europa League in mind, as the young Gunners drew 0-0 with Blackburn Rovers.

Who will play left-back against FC Vorskla?

Arsenal's u23 team selection against Blackburn Rovers revealed a big issue the Gunners will have at left-back, when they face FC Vorskla at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

Will Pleguezuelo get a chance in the first-team after joining them in training?

Julio Pleguezuelo joined the Arsenal first-team squad for training on Wednesday, in a sign that his impressive academy performances might get him senior chances this season.

Nketiah scores twice as Arsenal defeat West Ham u23s 3-2

Eddie Nketiah scored twice for the Arsenal u23s as they managed to get their first win of the new campaign against West Ham United on Friday.

Pleguezuelo ‘likely’ to leave Arsenal despite encouraging loan spell

Julio Pleguezuelo completed his loan spell with Gimnastic de Tarragona on Saturday, but it doesn't look likely he'll return to play for the Arsenal first team.

Final Ratings: All of Arsenal’s 15 loan moves in 2017/18

Now that the 2017/18 campaign has come to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 15 loanees got on with their temporary clubs this season.

Pleguezuelo set to return from injury to start this weekend

Julio Pleguezuelo is set to return from his tear in the abductor muscle this weekend, with all the signs pointing to a start for the centre-back on loan at Gimnastic.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Rated: All 15 Arsenal loan moves this season

In total, Arsenal sent 15 players on loan this season between the summer and January windows, so let's take a look at how those spells are going for each of them.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez finally scores as just six Arsenal loanees feature over the weekend

Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom both scored this weekend, but only six of Arsenal's 15 loanees featured for their current clubs.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez provides assist and Pleguezuelo impresses despite defeat: Loan watch

Lucas Perez provided an assist but added another game to his goal drought, as seven Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 28: Joel Campbell #28 of Arsenal FC kicks the ball up field against the MLS All-Stars during the first half of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Joel Campbell returns from injury and Nwakali nets stunning brace: Loan watch

Joel Campbell was named in Monday night's squad for Real Betis and Kelechi Nwakali scored an impressive brace, as eight Arsenal loanees featured this weekend.
Lille's French defender Fode Ballo-Toure (R) vies with Angers' French midfielder Jeff Reine Adelaide during the French L1 football match Lille vs Angers on February 24 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern france. ( / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN / Getty Images)

Loan watch: Reine-Adelaide and Martinez receive consecutive starts

Jeff Reine-Adelaide made it two wins in two starts and Lucas Perez played his 14th match without a goal, as six Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas penalty miss extends goal drought and Sheaf makes debut

Lucas Perez missed a penalty to make it 13 games without a goal and Ben Sheaf returned from injury for his first game with new loan club Stevenage, as nine Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Akpom scores first goal as Lucas hits 12 matches without one

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

Assist, debut and first start but Arsenal loanees endure tough weekend

Kelechi Nwakali got an assist as MVV Maastricht won their first game since his return to the club while Jeff Reine-Adelaide made his Angers debut after his own January loan move.

Loan watch: Pleguezuelo and Akpom debuts, Mavididi injury

Julio Pleguezuelo and Chuba Akpom made debuts for their new loan clubs over the weekend, as only two loanees played from start to finish.

Pleguezuelo joins Nàstic Tarragona on loan, pictured in training

Julio Pleguezuelo has officially joined Nàstic Tarragona on loan until the end of the season. 

Transfer window recap: Ins, outs and loans so far, and what to expect

For a January transfer window, Arsenal have been extremely busy this month. We've rounded up all the news as it stands, in case you missed any of it.

Arsenal defender becomes Nastic’s ‘fifth reinforcement of the winter market’

Julio Pleguezuelo is set to join Segunda club Nàstic on loan until the end of the season.

FC Köln captain Matthias Lehmann admits Arsenal are the favourites

FC Köln captain Matthias Lehmann admits that Arsenal are big favourites to win Thursday night's Europa League meeting.
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Arsenal add seven youth players to the Europa League squad

Arsenal have added seven more youth players to the Europa League squad, ahead of the Gunners' first game against FC Köln tonight.
Arsenal loan watch

21 players: Arsenal loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?
Arsenal loan watch

21 players: Arsenal’s loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?