Tag: Joel Lopez

Joel Lopez playing for the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

20yo completes free transfer from Arsenal to Spain

Former Arsenal academy left-back Joel Lopez has joined Spanish third-tier team Cultural Leonesa as a free agent after leaving the Gunners this summer.
Joel Lopez playing for the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

Arsenal release 4 players with 1 more uncertain

Arsenal have confirmed they're releasing at least four players this summer, with Eddie Nketiah's situation still unclear as a possible fifth.
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2 Arsenal starters return to training after recent absences

Takehiro Tomiyasu and Alexandre Lacazette returned to training this week ahead of Arsenal's clash with Chelsea, as well as some youth players joining the session.
Lino Sousa training with the Arsenal first-team (Photo via Sousa on Instagram)

Arsenal’s 4 youth options to replace the injured Kieran Tierney

With Kieran Tierney out for the rest of the season, let's take a look at the Arsenal academy players who could potentially step into the first-team squad.
Arsenal u21s thrash Chelsea 4-1 in the EFL Trophy (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Report: Arsenal thrash Chelsea youth at the Emirates Stadium

The Arsenal u21s made it to their first-ever EFL Trophy quarter-final on Tuesday night with a convincing win over Chelsea.
Mehmet Ali with the Reading u23s (Photo via ReadingFC.co.uk)

Reading coach to join Arsenal as u23 assistant

Reading u23 coach Mehmet Ali will join up with the Arsenal u23s as an assistant to Kevin Betsy from January, according to a report.
Joel Lopez playing for the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

Arsenal youngster undergoes injury scan

Arsenal youth defender Joel Lopez is having an injury problem assessed, after missing the u23 match at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Flo Balogun of Arsenal takes a penalty which is saved by Kjell Scherpen of Brighton & Hove Albion (not pictured) during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal U23 and Brighton & Hove Albion U23 at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2021. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Folarin Balogun scores another vital late goal in Arsenal 3-2 win

The Arsenal u23s returned to the top of the Premier League 2 table with another dramatic late goal from Folarin Balogun on Monday night.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy with the Arsenal u23s vs Leeds United (Photo via Norton-Cuffy on Instagram)

Arsenal u23s top table as Balogun stars against Leeds United

The Arsenal u23s went top of the PL2 table in front of a big Elland Road crowd after coming from behind twice to beat Leeds United.
Miguel Azeez in first-team training with Arsenal (Photo via Azeez on Instagram)

4 Arsenal u23s in first-team training pre-Slavia Prague

Four of Arsenal's u23 squad joined up with the first team for training this week, ahead of the Europa League quarter-final against Slavia Prague.
Joel Lopez in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal youth left-back trains with first team ahead of Wolves

Joel Lopez trained with the Arsenal first team this week after the club elected not to sign a backup left-back in the transfer window.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal in action during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players suspended from games next season

William Saliba and Tim Akinola picked up red cards playing for the Arsenal u21s on Tuesday night, but the rules on suspensions are a little unusual in this case.
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Arsenal injury updates ahead of Rapid Vienna, Spurs and Birmingham City

Arsenal have updated the status of a few male players while one of the Arsenal women has, as is standard, picked up an injury on international duty.
Joel Lopez with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

Exclusive: Arsenal teenager breaks his wrist

Arsenal youth left-back Joel Lopez missed the u23 match against Derby after breaking his wrist, but it's not likely to keep him out for long.
Joel Lopez with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

Kolasinac absence should give Lopez a first-team chance

With Sead Kolasinac potentially missing the next couple of games after a positive Covid-19 test, Joel Lopez deserves a chance on Mikel Arteta's bench against Molde.
Nikolaj Moller with the Arsenal u23s in training (Photo via Moller on Instagram)

Arsenal academy roundup: Möller debut goal for u23s, u18s win well

It was a mixed day for the Arsenal academy, with the u18s pulling off a comeback win but the u23s losing in bizarre circumstances despite a Nikolaj Möller debut goal.
Arthur Okonkwo with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Okonkwo on Twitter)

Lopez & Okonkwo make impressive returns with Arsenal u21s

A few Arsenal players made a positive impression in the u21 win on Tuesday night, including a couple of long-term absentees returning to the side.
Antonio Zarzana (Photo via Instagram, by Anamarin Studio)

Arsenal set sights on Sevilla teenager Antonio Zarzana

Arsenal have their sights set on the signing of 17-year-old Sevilla youth midfielder Antonio Zarzana, according to reports in Spain.
James Hillson signs for Arsenal. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 2/7/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

James Hillson and Joel Lopez included in Arsenal’s Europa League A list squad

James Hillson and Joel Lopez are both in Arsenal's Europa League A-list, despite not having made their senior debuts, and the reason why is pretty straightforward.
Joel Lopez signs a new contract for Arsenal. Highbury House. Emirates Stadium, 27/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal sign goalkeeper, nobody notices

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters - Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.
Joel Lopez signs a new contract for Arsenal. Highbury House. Emirates Stadium, 27/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal sign 18-year-old Reading keeper & hand out 2 more contracts

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters - Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.
Joel Lopez (Photo via Instagram / joel_5_ls)

Watch: Ex-Barcelona left-back Joel Lopez scores his first goal for Arsenal academy

Former Barcelona academy left-back Joel Lopez scored his first goal for Arsenal over the weekend, in a 5-2 victory over West Ham United u18s.
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Assessed: How Arsenal’s 3 summer youth signings have performed so far

The Arsenal academy made three signings in the 2018 summer window, let's have a look at how each of them are getting on in their first seasons with the club.
Joel Lopez with Spain

Joel Lopez features as Spain progress to the next round of UEFA u17 Championship

Joel Lopez took a break from the Arsenal u18s this past week, to help Spain to progress to the next round of the UEFA u17 Championship.

Lopez, Greenwood and Hein sign as first year scholars

Arsenal finally announced the triple signing of Joel Lopez, Sam Greenwood and Karl Hein this week, even though we've known for a long while that all three were joining the club.
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Arsenal complete signing of Joel Lopez

Arsenal have completed the signing of Barcelona full-back Joel Lopez, with the youngster joining on scholarship terms until next March, when he can sign a professional contract.

Pacey Barcelona left-back posts goodbye message, expected to sign for Arsenal

Joel Lopez has posted a goodbye message on Instagram as the defender leaves Barcelona. The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal for a while now...
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Catalan media: Joel Lopez will join Arsenal from Barcelona

Arsenal will sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez full-back from Barcelona this summer, according to local reports.

Arsenal sign pacey teenager from Barcelona

Arsenal have reportedly signed Joel Lopez from the Barcelona Academy.

Barcelona defender agrees to sign for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez Salguero from Barcelona’s youth academy after the player refused a deal to stay in Spain.

Arsenal close in on two Barcelona youth prospects

Arsenal are closing on two players from the Barcelona academy, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal want 15-year-old Lopez on free summer transfer from Barcelona

Arsenal are looking for revenge after losing academy graduate Marcus McGuane to Barcelona, by signing Joel Lopez from La Masia.