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…
Danny Welbeck wanted by Chelsea
Chelsea are interested in signing former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck as they look to add experience and leadership to their young squad.
Former Gunner retires from football
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his retirement from playing professional football, whilst also confirming his future career plan.
Brighton reject £5m bid for Arsenal academy product
Arsenal youth product Amario Cozier-Duberry was the subject of a recent £5m bid from Anderlecht, but the winger’s new club Brighton and Hove Albion turned it down.
Qatari club lead race for ex-Gunner after contract termination
Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC have taken the lead in the race to sign Ismael Bennacer, who is set to terminate his contract with AC Milan early.
Former Gunner signs to play under his old manager again
Former Gunner Joseph Olowu has completed a move to Leyton Orient, signing to play under the same manager he left Arsenal for.
Per Mertesacker lands new role after Arsenal exit
Per Mertesacker is set to become the German Football Association’s new Managing Director of Sport, the DFB themselves have confirmed.
Ex-Gunner finds new club in Mexico
Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has signed for Mexican side Atlante FC after leaving Atletico Nacional as a free agent at the age of 37.
Arsenal fan favourite set for Serie A move
Former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu could be set for a return to Serie A, with Venezia reportedly offering him a three-year contract.
Arsenal offered Beth Mead new deal
Beth Mead has revealed Arsenal offered her a new deal and an adapted role before she chose to leave for Manchester City after 10 years.
Arsenal 20yo finds new club after rejecting contract
Alexei Rojas has joined Penafiel after leaving Arsenal, having rejected the club’s offer of a new contract earlier this summer.
Former Arsenal striker returns to Spain
Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned to Spain after completing a permanent move to Deportivo La Coruna.
36yo ex Gunner: Freak Arsenal injury caused pain my whole career
Wojciech Szczesny says he still feels pain from the freak Arsenal gym accident that left him with two broken arms at 17.
Former Gunner to terminate AC Milan contract by mutual consent
Former Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer is set to terminate his AC Milan contract by mutual consent, as Qatari side Al-Shamal Sports Club push to sign him.
Former Gunner returns to childhood club on 1yr+ deal
Francis Coquelin has returned to childhood club Stade Lavallois 18 years after leaving their academy for Arsenal.
Former Gunner buys boyhood club
Lukas Podolski has become majority owner of Gornik Zabrze after retiring at the Polish club he calls his boyhood side.