Tag: Alex Song

Alex Song played for Arsenal Football Club. The Cameroonian midfielder joined Arsenal from Bastia in 2006 for £1m. Song left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2012 for £15m. In total, he made 215 appearances for Arsenal and scored 10 goals. Song wore the number 17 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 9, 1987. Song currently plays for FC Sion.

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Top 10 Arsenal midfielders under Arsene Wenger

Explore the brilliance of Arsène Wenger's top 10 midfielders at Arsenal, showcasing their pivotal role in the club's iconic playing style.
Alex Song holds up an Arsenal shirt with his name on it (Photo via Song on Instagram)

Ex-Arsenal player announces retirement

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has confirmed his retirement, days after visiting the Emirates Stadium to watch the Gunners play Burnley.
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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
Arsenal's former German midfielder Mesut Ozil attends the signing cerenomy of his new contract with the Turkish football club Fenerbahce at the Divan Faruk Ilgaz facilities on January 27, 2021 in Istanbul. - Ozil joins Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half year deal after last playing for the Gunners in March, both clubs announced on January 24. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Bild & Bartley Arsenal digs, Ozil on Smith Rowe, Alex Song, business man

Bild and Kyle Bartley stick the knife into Arsenal while Mesut Ozil gives his opinion on Smith Rowe replacing him and Alex Song ventures into business
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 02: Gael Clichy (R) of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Samir Nasri (L) after scoring his sides fifth goal during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON 5th Round Replay match between between Arsenal and Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium on March 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

4 former Arsenal players who are now free agents

There are four ex-Arsenal players currently without a home, so could any of them turn up in the Premier League this season?
Barcelona's Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song celebrates during a ceremony at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 19, 2013 after winning the Spanish League title. Barcelona celebrated lifting the La Liga trophy for a 22nd time with a 2-1 win over Valladolid. (LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images)

Alex Song: I knew I wouldn’t play much at Barcelona but…

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Arsenal's head coach Arsene Wenger (L) and Arsenal's midfielder Alex Song (R) attend a press conference at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade on September 27, 2010, on the eve of their Champions League Group H football match against Partizan Belgrade. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF / AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF

Alex Song to take legal action after being sacked

Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Song, has brought a case to FIFA after being sacked by FC Sion due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Johan Djourou of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium on October 23, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Djourou and Song sacked by FC Sion after wage dispute

Swiss league club FC Sion sacked former Gunners Alex Song and Johan Djourou this week after they refused to take pay-cuts.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Samir Nasri of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Benevento open negotiations to sign Nasri and Song after securing Sagna

After signing former Gunner Bacary Sagna, Benevento are now in talks with Samir Nasri and Alex Song over the pair joining their old teammate, according to reports.
SO KON PO, HONG KONG - JULY 29: Alex Song of Arsenal FC reacts during the pre-season Asian Tour friendly match between Kitchee FC and Arsenal at Hong Kong Stadium on July 29, 2012 in Hong Kong. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)

Song not a free agent but told to find new club

Alex Song was training with Arsenal to improve his fitness after Rubin Kazan told him to find a new club, but why?
Arsenal's head coach Arsene Wenger (L) and Arsenal's midfielder Alex Song (R) attend a press conference at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade on September 27, 2010, on the eve of their Champions League Group H football match against Partizan Belgrade. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF / AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF

Wenger adamant Song won’t re-sign for Arsenal

Alex Song has been training at London Colney but Arsene Wenger insists the midfielder is looking for a club and purely maintaining his fitness.
SO KON PO, HONG KONG - JULY 29: Alex Song of Arsenal FC reacts during the pre-season Asian Tour friendly match between Kitchee FC and Arsenal at Hong Kong Stadium on July 29, 2012 in Hong Kong. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)

Song’s career goes from bad to worse after leaving Arsenal

Alex Song is reportedly set to leave Rubin Kazan as the Russian club have failed to pay his wages for four months.
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Wilshere: Toure, Fabregas and Song were my mentors

Jack Wilshere has said he wants to help young players coming through the Arsenal ranks, just as Kolo Toure, Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas did for him in the past.
Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012 for £25m.

10 players that Arsenal stood by who showed no loyalty in return

With rumours once again circulating that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be Liverpool-bound this summer, Arsenal have every right to feel aggrieved.
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.

Arsenal could have signed Paulinho who is now close to joining Barcelona

It could have been so different for Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, who is now close to joining Barcelona for £22m, as Arsenal were interested in his services many years ago.
Alex Song of FC Rubin Kazan

Alex Song could leave Rubin for Marseille this summer

Former Gunners midfielder Alexandre Song could be on his way to Olympique de Marseille from Rubin Kazan.

OTD Alex Song scores first Premier League goal

On 11 April 2009, Alex Song scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal.

Another Arsenal midfielder finds out he’s rubbish without Wenger

Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Song, has signed for Russian club Rubin Kazan after his Barcelona contract was cancelled.
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Thursday recap: Icardi says no, Higuain twist, Xhaka appears + more

With Arsenal set to face RC Lens on Friday, there was news and gossip a-plenty floating around on Thursday.

Alex Song joins Russian League

Oh how the mighty have fallen: Alex Song has joined Rubin Kazan.

Five worst Arsenal hairstyles ever

In light of recent events (and by events I meant the situation regarding Aaron Ramsey's hair), and there being next to no news or fresh gossip around, I'm going to tackle a real issue that we've been experiencing in north London over the years.

Tottenham miss out as Arsenal old boy arrives back in London

West Ham have completed the signing of Alex Song on another season long-loan, beating out alleged interest from Totteham who were said to be...

Tottenham lineup Song should Southampton refuse to sell

Reports emerging this weekend are claiming that Tottenham could be set to move for Alex Song should Southampton refuse to sell Victor Wanyama.

Alex Song refuses to play for Jose Mourinho

by Lee Hurley One of the weirder side-effects of the home-grown rule is that many clubs who probably wouldn't think twice about him have been...

Alex Song on how to beat Arsenal

Alex Song believes he knows the key to beating Arsenal – do what Monaco did. Oh Alex, if only it was that simple! The former Arsenal...