Tag: Matteo Guendouzi

Matteo Guendouzi plays for Arsenal Football Club. The French midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Lorient for £7m and earns around £40,000-per-week or £2,080,000-per-year. Guendouzi wears the number 29 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on April 14, 1999.

Feyenoord's Reiss Nelson (2nd L) and Luis Sinisterra (R) celebrate during the UEFA Conference League semi-final football match between Feyenoord and Olympique Marseille (OM) at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, on April 28, 2022. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee provides assist in European semi-final

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson provided an assist for Feyenoord as the Europa Conference League semi-finals got underway on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates their sides second goal with team mate Nicolas Pepe during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

16 players who could leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal are set for another clear-out this summer as the club looks to finally get rid of the last of the deadwood, so what players look like they will be heading for the door?
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4 Arsenal loanees learn their European quarter-final draws

Four Arsenal loanees learned their Europa Conference League quarter-final opponents on Friday, as we approach the tail end of the competition.
Reiss Nelson playing for Feyenoord (Photo via Nelson on Instagram)

4 Arsenal loanees make European quarters, 1 eliminated

Four of Arsenal's five loanees made it to the quarter-finals of their club's European competition on Thursday night, with just one eliminated.
Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv - Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi purchase clause triggered: Signs 3-year deal with Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi will automatically sign for Marseille at the end of the season, according to club president Pablo Longoria.
William Saliba via Marseille

Who will Arsenal’s loanees face in their Europa last-16 ties?

Whilst Arsenal were focusing on their attempts to get back into Europe on Thursday, a couple of their loanees were playing European knockouts.
Karl Hein of Estonia during the International Friendly, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft match at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence. Date: 11th November 2020. Picture: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

Arsenal loan watch: Another debut, Saliba plays new position

Arsenal had another loan debutant in midweek, as nine loanees featured on the pitch over the last two days.
Lokomotiv Moscow v Olympique de Marseille: Group E - UEFA Europa League. Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille on September 16, 2021. Copyright: Mike Kireev

Marseille boss assesses Matteo Guendouzi’s attitude

Despite the questions around Matteo Guendouzi's attitude in the past, his current manager at Marseille insists he's a mature person.
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Transfer ban announcement will affect Arsenal

Olympique de Marseille have been hit with a transfer ban, which could affect the futures of a few Arsenal players in the coming months.
Miguel Azeez playing for Portsmouth (Photo via Azeez on Twitter)

1 goal, 1 assist, & a strong weekend for the Arsenal loanees

Konstantinos Mavropanos scored and Miguel Azeez provided an assist in a positive weekend for the Arsenal loan group.
Runar Alex Runarsson with Iceland (Photo via Runarsson on Instagram)

Bellerin, Saliba, Runarsson: 7 Arsenal loanees feature in busy midweek

There were more ups and downs for Arsenal's loanees in midweek, as many of the group had evening fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Matteo Guendouzi OM FOOTBALL : OM vs Rennes - Ligue 1 - 19/09/2021 MAO/Panoramic

2 Arsenal loanees eliminated from the Europa League

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday after a crucial defeat to Galatasaray.
William Saliba via Marseille

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi have another game abandoned

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi saw their second match abandonment of the season on Sunday, as their trip to Lyon ended early.
Lokomotiv Moscow v Olympique de Marseille: Group E - UEFA Europa League. Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille on September 16, 2021. Copyright: Mike Kireev

Guendouzi believes Arsenal departure was the best choice

Matteo Guendouzi says joining Marseille was the best choice he could have made, and he believes they're on track for big things.
SERRAVALLE, SAN MARINO: Bukayo Saka of England scores their team's tenth goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between San Marino and England at San Marino Stadium on November 15, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini / Getty Images)

4 Goals, horrendous tackle & more: Arsenal’s international results

Arsenal have had 20 players called up for senior internationals over the upcoming break, let's take a look at the call-ups and their fixtures.
Lokomotiv Moscow v Olympique de Marseille: Group E - UEFA Europa League. Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille on September 16, 2021. Copyright: Mike Kireev

Newcastle identify bargain Arsenal midfielder as Arteta reunion unlikely

Newcastle United are eyeing up a move for Matteo Guendouzi as they look to rebuild their squad.
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Arsenal loanees make Team of the Week 3 times in a row

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi have made the Ligue 1 fan Team of the Week three times in a row, impressing with Marseille.
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Guendouzi involved in 3 goals as Marseille thrash Lorient

Matteo Guendouzi had one of the games of his career so far on Sunday, helping Marseille thrash his former club FC Lorient.
ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA: Bukayo Saka of England scores his team's second goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Andorra and England at Estadi Nacional on October 09, 2021. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s October international break results in full

Arsenal had a total of 19 senior international call-ups for the October break, let's look at the full list of results.
Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv - Marseille

Guendouzi named captain but Marseille struggle in defeat

Matteo Guendouzi was named captain for Marseille on Sunday, though the game didn't exactly go as planned for the Arsenal loanee.
Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv - Marseille

Guendouzi growing unpopular with some at Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi is growing unpopular with certain sections of the Marseille locker room, according to reports from France.
William Saliba press conference

William Saliba named among L’Equipe’s ‘flops’ of the week

After one Arsenal loanee made L'Equipe's Team of the Week last week, the other was branded a flop for this weekend's performance.
Matteo Guendouzi OM FOOTBALL : OM vs Rennes - Ligue 1 - 19/09/2021 MAO/Panoramic

Arsenal to sell Matteo Guendouzi for under £10m

Marseille have an 'automatic option to buy' Matteo Guendouzi at the end of his loan spell with the player imagining himself staying with the Ligue 1 side for 'many years'.
Lokomotiv Moscow v Olympique de Marseille: Group E - UEFA Europa League. Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille on September 16, 2021. Copyright: Mike Kireev

Matteo Guendouzi makes L’Equipe Team of the Week

Matteo Guendouzi made it into L'Equipe's Team of the Week for the most recent round of fixtures, as Marseille defeated Rennes 2-0.
West Bromwich Albion v Millwall - Sky Bet Championship - The Hawthorns Millwall s Daniel Ballard celebrates scoring his side s first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Saturday September 11, 2021. Copyright: David Davies

Arsenal loanee scores again as 8 get minutes in

Arsenal currently have 17 players out on loan and eight of them were in action this weekend.
joie - Matteo Guendouzi Olympique de Marseille - Gerson Santos Da Silva Olympique de Marseille- Luan Peres Olympique de Marseille FOOTBALL : Olympique de Marseille vs AS Saint Etienne - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Marseille - 28/08/2021 NorbertScanella/PanoramiC

Matteo Guendouzi called up late to France squad

Matteo Guendouzi received a call-up to the French senior national team on Wednesday, after Corentin Tolisso had to pull out with an injury.
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“Supreme defensively” Saliba stars as Guendouzi scores for Marseille

As Arsenal were getting humiliated against Manchester City, William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were in France preparing to star once again for Marseille.
Matteo Guendouzi's red neck after clashes with the OGC Nice fans (Photo via GFFN on Twitter)

Matteo Guendouzi injuries questioned after mass on-pitch brawl

Following the on-pitch brawl between Marseille, Nice, and fans, Matteo Guendouzi's injuries have been questioned by the chairman of Nice.
Matteo Guendouzi's red neck after clashes with the OGC Nice fans (Photo via GFFN on Twitter)

Video: Saliba & Guendouzi involved as fans and players fight after pitch invasion

Arsenal loanees William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were both on the pitch as OGC Nice fans invaded during their match against Marseille on Sunday.
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Arsenal’s squad value plummets below Tottenham’s and beneath Leicester

The value of Arsenal's squad has plummeted, dropping them below Leicester and some £200m away from Spurs in what is a damming indictment of how the club has been run.
Matteo Guendouzi signing for Marseille (Photo via OM.fr)

Matteo Guendouzi admits Marseille confidence played role in move

Matteo Guendouzi completed a loan move to Marseille this week and he admitted the confidence they showed in him, along with their project, helped him decide to move there.
Matteo Guendouzi signing for Marseille (Photo via OM.fr)

Does Guendouzi’s Marseille loan have an option or obligation to buy?

Matteo Guendouzi left Arsenal for Marseille on loan this week, but there's some confusion over whether it's a loan with an option or an obligation.
Matteo Guendouzi signing for Marseille (Photo via OM.fr)

Official: Matteo Guendouzi joins Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi has joined Marseille for the season on loan ahead of a permanent move there next summer.
Bukayo Saka with his Star of the Match award after his performance for England at Euro 2020 (Photo via Saka on Twitter)

Episode 296: Arsenal can’t let Saka become another Guendouzi

Stephen Bradley flies solo this week, and foremost on his mind is the departure of Matteo Guendouzi.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Matteo Guendouzi posts farewell to Arsenal

Matteo Guendouzi has posted a farewell message to Arsenal and the fans, ahead of his imminent transfer to Marseille.
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Matteo Guendouzi lands in Marseille, greeted with Marseille scarf

Matteo Guendouzi has arrived in Marseille ahead of his transfer there this summer.
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Arsenal to receive €12m in total for Matteo Guendouzi

Arsenal wanted €20m for Matteo Guendouzi but they have settled for just €12m, most of which they won't get until next summer.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal confronts Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree deal for Matteo Guendouzi after Saliba arrangement

Arsenal have agreed a deal to loan Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille with the clubs finally finding something that works for everybody.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

William Saliba picks Marseille over Newcastle with Ben White’s arrival a factor

William Saliba is on the verge of joining Marseille on loan for the season as his Arsenal career fails to fire once again.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi arrives at the ground ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal discussed Guendouzi-Tavares swap deal

Before finalising a deal for Nuno Tavares, Arsenal discussed a possible swap deal involving Matteo Guendouzi with Benfica.