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Alexei Rojas joins Penafiel after leaving Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Alexei Rojas joins Penafiel after leaving Arsenal

Summary

Goalkeeper Alexei Rojas has signed with Penafiel following his departure from Arsenal after rejecting a new contract. The 20-year-old Columbia youth international spent eight years at Arsenal, mostly training with the first team last season. Rojas made 21 appearances across various youth and reserve teams during his time at the club. He joins Penafiel to compete with Miguel Oliveira and Joan Femenias in goal, as he begins a new chapter in his career.

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By the Numbers

•Rojas rejected new contract terms from Arsenal before leaving.
•He spent much of the 2025/26 season in Arsenal’s first-team training.
•Rojas made 21 appearances for Arsenal's under-18, under-19, and under-21 sides.
•He joins Penafiel as a replacement for Manuel Balde.
•Penafiel competes in Liga Portugal 2.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 20yo finds new club after rejecting contract

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The highly rated Colombia youth international departed after eight years in north London, having spent much of last season around Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad. View this post on Instagram ...
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