Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to Feyenoord

Reiss Nelson has completed a free transfer move to Feyenoord after departing Arsenal via a mutual contract termination, according to a report.

Reiss Nelson of Arsenal FC looks on from the bench prior to the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) — Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images

Fabrizio Romano reports that Reiss Nelson is returning to Feyenoord as a free agent, with the deal now done after successful medical tests on Wednesday morning.

Nelson had previously played for Feyenoord as a loanee in the 2021/22 season, before returning to Arsenal for a couple of years and then making further loan exits to Fulham and Brentford.

The Gunners then confirmed last month that Nelson had terminated his contract with immediate effect, to become a free agent.

Reiss Nelson of Arsenal FC shakes hands with Hector Bellerin of Real Betis Balompie after during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Real Betis Balompie at Aviva Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty Images) — Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty Images

There had been earlier talk of a move to West Ham United for a fee of around £3m, but West Ham had been stalling on the deal while they explored other opportunities, and there was no guarantee they were going to go ahead with it.

Arsenal’s contract termination allowed Nelson a bit more time and freedom to assess his options, and he’s now agreed a return to his old loan club.

Reiss Nelson and Riccardo Calafiori during Arsenal pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com) — Photo via Arsenal.com

Arsenal won’t get a transfer fee for Nelson, despite the fact his previous contract was supposed to last until 2028, but the Gunners were able to offload his wages at least.

Nelson made 90 appearances for the Arsenal senior side, having broken through from the club’s youth teams. He won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with the Gunners.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

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