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Sam Wilson departs Arsenal for European coaching role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Sam Wilson departs Arsenal for European coaching role

Summary

Arsenal's lead performance coach Sam Wilson is leaving the club to join a European team. Wilson has been with Arsenal since 2014, primarily focusing on the first team for the past seven years. He is reportedly in talks with Juventus, where a former Arsenal staff member is now a director. This move follows changes within Arsenal's backroom staff after the team won the Premier League title last season. The club is also undergoing a review of its medical department following the exit of head of sports medicine Dr. Zafar Iqbal. Rehabilitation specialist Eneko Angulo is set to join Arsenal from Real Betis as part of the revamp.

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By the Numbers

•Sam Wilson has coached at Arsenal since 2014.
•He is linked with a position at Juventus.
•Wilson's move follows recent staffing changes at Arsenal.
•Arsenal is reviewing its medical department after Dr. Zafar Iqbal's exit.
•Rehabilitation specialist Eneko Angulo is joining Arsenal from Real Betis.

Latest Updates

9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Another key Arsenal staff member set to leave as Arteta’s backroom overhaul continues
7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal
7:01 PMBBC Football — Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal

What they're saying

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Arsenal’s summer rebuild appears to be extending well beyond the playing squad, with reports suggesting lead performance coach Sam Wilson is set to leave the club after more than a decade in north L...
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