Arsenal confirms departure of 15 players, including icons Mead and McCabe

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Arsenal confirms departure of 15 players, including icons Mead and McCabe
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Arsenal has announced that 15 players will leave the club as their contracts expire on June 30. Key departures include women's team stars Beth Mead and Katie McCabe, with McCabe set to join Chelsea and Mead linked to Manchester City. The list also features Laia Codina, Victoria Pelova, Barbora Votikova, Naomi Williams, and Manuela Zinsberger. Negotiations are ongoing with Caitlin Foord regarding a potential contract extension. Meanwhile, agreements have been reached for Jakub Kiwior and Piero Hincapie to join new clubs after seasons spent on loan.

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  • Arsenal parts ways with 15 players on June 30.
  • Beth Mead and Katie McCabe headline the departures.
  • McCabe will join Chelsea; Mead linked to Manchester City.
  • Caitlin Foord in talks for contract extension.
  • Jakub Kiwior and Piero Hincapie moving on after loans.
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  • 4:12 PMYahoo SportsArsenal announce two club icons among 15 summer departures
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Arsenal have officially confirmed 15 players will depart the club when their contracts expire on June 30, headlined by women's team icons Beth Mead and Katie McCabe

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