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…
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.
Ex-Gunner dropped after prank
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped by Marseille after a training-ground incident involving a fire extinguisher.
Stadium to be named after ex-Gunner
Utrera will rename its municipal stadium after former Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes, seven years after his death in a traffic accident.
How Wenger reacted to Arsenal reaching Champions League final
Arsene Wenger reacted to Arsenal reaching the Champions League final by claiming the trophy belongs at the Emirates Stadium, but he admitted PSG are strong opponents.
Premier League or Champions League? Robert Pires names Arsenal’s priority
Robert Pires believes Arsenal’s first priority is still to win the Premier League, despite going into Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final second leg on level terms.
Podolski admits retirement plan after winning cup with boyhood club
Former Gunner Lukas Podolski has revealed that his current plan is to retire at the end of the season, after winning the Polish Cup with boyhood club Gornik Zabrze.
Santi Cazorla admits he’s made retirement decision
Santi Cazorla has revealed that he’s made a decision on a possible retirement this summer, but he’s not going to announce it yet.
Arsenal exit brings striking Kieran Tierney fitness turnaround
Kieran Tierney’s season at Celtic has offered a striking contrast to his Arsenal years, with the former Gunner finally finding rhythm again.
Former Gunner admits it’s his ‘dream’ to manage Arsenal
Aaron Ramsey has admitted he’d like to manage Arsenal or Wales in the future, confirming that he intends to go into coaching next.