Tag: Thomas Vermaelen

Thomas Vermaelen played for Arsenal Football Club. The Belgian defender joined Arsenal from Ajax in 2009 for £10m. Vermaelen left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2014 for £15m. In total, the former Arsenal Captain made 150 appearances and scored 15 goals. Vermaelen wore the number 5 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on November 14, 1985. Vermaelen currently plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League earnings dwarf Europa League

Arsenal's Champions League run brings record prize money. Club poised to earn millions more than last year.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona

12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal away shirt 2021-22

All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
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Dead body, mega transfer, major injury, youth sale & more: Arsenal weekend roundup

After a busy week, things didn't really slow down over the weekend as Arsenal sorted out the transfer of two players, a dead body was found at an Arsenal player's home and three matches took place.
Japanese football club Vissel Kobe's new player Thomas Vermaelen of Belgian poses with his new uniform during a press conference at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on July 27, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Thomas Vermaelen joins Lukas Podolski in Japan

Former Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen, has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Lukas Podolski's team in Japan, Vissel Kobe.

Are Arsenal cursed?

With Laurent Koscielny refusing to travel with Arsenal to the USA on pre-season tour, it’s time to ask – Is the club and their captains cursed?
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Thomas Vermaelen turns down player-coach offer, will undergo medical with new club

Thomas Vermaelen has turned down the chance to become a player-coach alongside Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht, opting instead for a move to Olympiakos.

Former Arsenal captain picks up hamstring injury

Another season, another injury for Thomas Vermaelen, who has been ruled out for up to six weeks after picking up a hamstring problem while with Belgium.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Bad luck strikes former Arsenal captain once again

Thomas Vermaelen will face another spell on the sidelines after injuring his thigh against Real Betis.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Unhappy Vermaelen could force move back to Premier League in January

Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly concerned about his lack of playing time ahead of the World Cup next year and could force a move away from Barcelona in January.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona deny Vermaelen exit claims

Thomas Vermaelen recently revealed Barcelona forced him to stay this summer, but now the Spanish club have responded insisting he's allowed to leave.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen keen for Premier League return to boost World Cup...

Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly keen on a return to the Premier League amid alleged interest from West Brom.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace, Everton and West Brom keen on former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen

Former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is wanted by Crystal Palace, Everton and West Brom this summer, according to latest reports.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: Everton after Vermaelen despite fresh injury concerns

Everton are reportedly eyeing up former Gunner, Thomas Vermaelen.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona could still pay Arsenal another €3.5m for Vermaelen

Barcelona could still reportedly have to pay Arsenal an additional €3.5m for Thomas Vermaelen.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal and Barcelona defender returning to the Premier League

Thomas Vermaelen could be returning to the Premier League as West Brom are reportedly considering a move for him.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal captain ditched from squad

Thomas Vermaelen hasn't been given a squad number by Barcelona, suggesting that the former Arsenal centre-back is leaving the La Liga giants this summer.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players named in 15 worst Barcelona signings of all time

Five former Arsenal players have been included in Barcelona's 15 worst signings of all time.

Crystal Palace want former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen

New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer is interested in signing Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen.

Vermaelen could leave Barcelona and return to Premier League

Ex-Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen could be leaving Barcelona to return to the Premier League.

Reports: Thomas Vermaelen poised for Watford loan move

Reports in both the Daily Mail and The Mirror suggest that Watford are interested in signing Thomas Vermaelen on a loan move this summer.

200 up – How Koscielny grew into one of the world’s best for Arsenal

Since an unforgettable Premier League debut at Anfield in August of 2010, which saw him sent off in second-half stoppage time, Laurent Koscielny hasn't had an easy journey to success for Arsenal.
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Integration clause inserted into Vermaelen’s contract revealed

In part of a batch of contracts being released by Football Leaks in conjunction with a number of media outlets, part of Thomas Vermaelen’s Barca contract has been released.
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Barcelona Catalan clause inserted into Vermaelen’s contract revealed

In part of a batch of contracts being released by Football Leaks in conjunction with a number of media outlets, part of Thomas Vermaelen’s Barca contract has been released.
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Look: Per Mertesacker photo up on Arsenal’s captain’s wall

Arsenal may not have had a proper captain start a league match since some time in 2014, but Per Mertesacker has had his portrait placed on the captain’s wall despite being sidelined until the last six months of his contract.
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Sunday Arsenal recap: Lacazette injured, Liverpool latest + bitter-sweet Manchester City win

On Sunday, we shifted our attention over the Liverpool after they beat Barcelona 4-0 and, as always, delved into the biggest transfer rumours so you don't have to.
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Vermaelen arrives for Roma medical [with video]

Thomas Vermaelen has arrived in Rome for a medical ahead of his loan move to join Wojciech Szczesny at Roma.
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Saturday Arsenal recap: Wenger explains transfer plans, players linked + more

Saturday was full of post-match comments from Arsene Wenger and players following our 8-0 win over Viking FK but of course there was still the usual amount of shady gossip doing the rounds.

Vermaelen set for Roma loan spell, manager confirms talks

It appears that Thomas Vermaelen is about to sign for Roma on a two-year loan.
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Friday Arsenal recap – New signing, the latest on Griezmann and Lacazette + more

Friday was a comparatively jam-packed day with deals happening left, right and centre, as well as the usual gossip-guff.
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Szczesny would welcome Vermaelen at Roma

Wojciech Szczesny has admitted that he would welcome former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen at Roma.
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Thursday Arsenal recap – ‘Ecstatic’ new striker, but no Lacazette?

As the football gets closer, the rumours get dafter, so we spend our days combing through the nonsense so you don’t have to. In actual...
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Liverpool make offer for Vermaelen – report

Liverpool have allegedly made an offer to Barcelona for former Arsenal man, Thomas Vermaelen.
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Tuesday Arsenal recap – Mustafi, Mahrez and Lacazette updates + more

Tuesday came with some pretty big Arsenal gossip updates.
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Vermaelen set for Arsenal return? lol

Thomas Vermaelen has been linked with a move back to Arsenal but it doesn't look likely.
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Tuesday recap: Arsenal striker bid rejected, Ben Yedder interest + more

The rumour mill was in overdrive on Tuesday, with the news that we could be about to sign Wissam Ben Yedder breaking on Twitter and Lyon confirming that they've rejected a bit from us for Lacazette.

Thomas Vermaelen is Roma-bound – report

The Italian media are reporting that Roma are moving closer to securing the signature of Thomas Vermaelen.
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Saturday recap – Higuain madness, four year deal agreed + actual football

On Saturday there was really only one thing that everybody was talking about – Gonzalo Higuain.
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Vermaelen open to Arsenal return lol

According to reports coming from Spain, Thomas Vermaelen would be open to a return to Arsenal in what, for him, is a bit of...

Roma want former Gunner – report

Roma are reportedly after former Arsenal centre-back, Thomas Vermaelen.