St Mirren sign winger Ismael Kabia on loan from Arsenal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
St Mirren has secured Ismael Kabia on a season-long loan from Arsenal. The 20-year-old winger, who spent the previous season at Shrewsbury Town, is the club's ninth acquisition this summer. Kabia had previously been involved with Arsenal's first team during pre-season and made one appearance in the League Cup last season. St Mirren's manager, Craig McLeish, expressed excitement over the signing, noting Kabia's skills, including his pace and directness.
- •St Mirren signs Ismael Kabia on loan from Arsenal
- •Kabia had 43 appearances with Shrewsbury last season
- •McLeish praised Kabia's pace and skill
- •This is St Mirren's ninth signing of the summer
- •Kabia looks to continue his development at St Mirren
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 20yo joins St Mirren on loan
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — St Mirren 'fight off interest' to sign Arsenal winger Kabia on loan
"St Mirren have signed winger Ismeal Kabia on a season-long loan from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town becomes the Buddies' ninth summer signing. Kabia was included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first time back in 2024 against Tottenham but didn't feature.
"The 20-year-old winger has completed a season-long loan after St Mirren won the race for his signature, with Mikel Arteta giving the final approval.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesIsmeal Kabia will...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:15 AMArsenal 20yo joins St Mirren on loan
The 20-year-old winger has completed a season-long loan after St Mirren won the race for his signature, with Mikel Arteta giving the final approval.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesIsmeal Kabia will...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:14 PMSt Mirren 'fight off interest' to sign Arsenal winger Kabia on loan
St Mirren have signed winger Ismeal Kabia on a season-long loan from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town becomes the Buddies' ninth summer signing. Kabia was included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first time back in 2024 against Tottenham but didn't feature.
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