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Arsenal confirms Eneko Angulo and Arnaldo Abrantes join staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Arsenal confirms Eneko Angulo and Arnaldo Abrantes join staff

Summary

Arsenal has officially added Eneko Angulo and Arnaldo Abrantes to its medical and fitness staff as pre-season training begins. Abrantes, joining from Aston Villa, will lead medicine and performance, while Angulo, previously with Real Betis, will oversee rehabilitation. Both staff members were seen during training sessions this week, and their appointments come amid several departures from the club's medical team, including club doctor Dr. Zafar Iqbal. The changes appear to be part of a broader internal review initiated by Joaquin Acedo.

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Status Watch

•Eneko Angulo becomes head of rehabilitation at Arsenal.
•Arnaldo Abrantes replaces Dr. Zafar Iqbal as head of medicine.
•Abrantes and Angulo attended Arsenal's pre-season training this week.
•Several key medical staff members have departed this summer.
•Joaquin Acedo led a review of Arsenal's medical team.

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — 2 key Arsenal staff additions confirmed by training photos

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Arsenal’s return to pre-season training has effectively confirmed the addition of Eneko Angulo and Arnaldo Abrantes to the club’s medical and fitness staff, with both in attendance this week.Photo...
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