18:21Tom Canton
Arsenal Soft Tissue Therapist Manoel Marcelo Ribeiro has left the club. Ribeiro, who was known as 'Manny' or 'Manu' around the Sobha Realty Training Centre, joined the Gunners in July 2024 from London rivals Chelsea.
The appointment was widely regarded as a notable coup for Mikel Arteta's side as the experienced masseur had previously spent 15 years with the Blues where he won 12 trophies.
**football.London** understands Ribeiro has decided to step away from professional football to kickstart his own business venture called Adhesion Release London.
Read the full story [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/max-dowman-arsenal-champions-league-33029612).
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 8: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at Stadium of Light on November 8, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's match with Club Brugge.
**football.london** will be hearing from the Gunners boss at the **Jan Breydel Stadium** with team news and additional insight to follow in our updates.