Arsenal part ways with several academy players as contracts expire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Arsenal FC has announced multiple player departures due to expiring contracts, effective June 30. Among those released is Josh Nichols, a 19-year-old right-back who made his professional debut in a League Cup match in September 2024. Nichols expressed gratitude for his time at Arsenal, describing the club as a second family. Other male players leaving include Sam Chapman, Harrison Dudziak, and Seb Ferdinand, most of whom played at youth levels. High-profile women’s players Beth Mead, Katie McCabe, Victoria Pelova, and Manuela Zinsberger are also confirmed to be departing. Discussions are ongoing regarding the futures of Caitlin Foord, Aleksander Marciniak, and Joshua Ogunnaike.
- •Josh Nichols and several academy players released by Arsenal.
- •Nichols made his debut in a League Cup game in 2024.
- •Other notable departures include Beth Mead and Katie McCabe.
- •Discussions ongoing about three players' futures at the club.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal confirm 15 released players & 3 in contract talks
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal release academy players as contracts expire
"Arsenal have confirmed their list of players to depart the club at the end of their contracts this summer, along with a few still in negotiations to stay.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsena...
"Arsenal have confirmed a raft of departures as the club releases a group of players whose contracts will not be renewed when they expire on June 30.Among the men’s players leaving are several who ha...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:15 PMArsenal confirm 15 released players & 3 in contract talks
Arsenal have confirmed their list of players to depart the club at the end of their contracts this summer, along with a few still in negotiations to stay.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsena...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:20 AMArsenal release academy players as contracts expire
Arsenal have confirmed a raft of departures as the club releases a group of players whose contracts will not be renewed when they expire on June 30.Among the men’s players leaving are several who ha...
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