Arsenal careers may end, but the stories do not. Many former Gunners remain in the spotlight, whether moving to new clubs, stepping into coaching, or taking different paths beyond football.
Our Ex-Arsenal page keeps track of where they are now, bringing you the latest news and updates on those who once wore the red and white. After all, once a Gunner, always a Gunner…
Ex-Gunner joins Crawley Town as player-coach
Vito Mannone has joined Crawley Town as player-coach, taking charge of goalkeepers while remaining available for selection.
Ex-Gunner to earn 100th international cap
Alex Iwobi is set for his 100th Nigeria cap against Portugal, more than a decade after the former Arsenal youngster made his debut.
Hated ex-Arsenal star sacked
Feyenoord have confirmed Robin van Persie will leave after an internal review, despite securing second place and Champions League qualification.
Arsenal’s Odegaard reacts to message from Patrick Vieira
Martin Odegaard has reponded to a message from Patrick Vieira, following Arsenal’s Premier League title success.
Ex-Arsenal chief leaves Brighton after just 9 months
Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that former Arsenal interim sporting director Jason Ayto has left the club, less than a year after joining.
Ex-Arsenal youngster suffers knee injury ahead of World Cup
Former Arsenal youngster Marcelo Flores has suffered a worrying knee injury just weeks before he was due to represent Canada at the World Cup.
Former Arsenal winger arrested on suspicion of drug driving
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and possession of a Class C substance after a Lamborghini crash on the M3.
Pires explains how Arsenal can beat PSG in Champions League final
Robert Pires believes Arsenal have the weapons to beat PSG in the Champions League final and says they should not be treated as outsiders.
Former Gunner wins the league & gets World Cup call-up
Former Arsenal player Kieran Tierney has had an excellent week, winning the Scottish Premiership before receiving a World Cup call-up with Scotland.
Ex-Arsenal academy winger set for Wembley play-off final
Former Arsenal academy winger Amario Cozier-Duberry is set to play in the League One play-off final at Wembley next weekend with Bolton Wanderers.
Wilshere admits he’d like to loan Arsenal duo
Former Gunner Jack Wilshere has admitted he’d like to sign Max Dowman or Ethan Nwaneri on loan for Luton Town, and he thinks the coming pre-season will be big for both players.
Former Arsenal fan-favourite called up for World Cup
Former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu has been called up by Japan for the 2026 World Cup, despite a difficult few years with his injury setbacks.
2 legends to depart Arsenal at the end of the season
Beth Mead and Katie McCabe are leaving the club when their contract expire after being loyal servants for respectively nine and eleven years.
Granit Xhaka on Arteta, Arsenal’s title and Emery ‘darkness
Granit Xhaka has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League, praising Mikel Arteta and saying his former club deserve the title.
Wojciech Szczesny plans to attend Champions League final
Former Gunner and Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny intends to attend the Champions League final, and he spent the build-up to El Clásico watching Arsenal.