Arsenal's summer 2025 transfer window saw a significant reshaping of the squad, with several departures confirmed and others anticipated as Mikel Arteta continues to refine his team.
Among the confirmed exits, Kieran Tierney made an emotional return to Celtic on a free transfer after his contract with Arsenal expired. Midfielders Jorginho and Thomas Partey left, with Jorginho signing with Flamengo and Partey leaving for Villarreal.
Additionally, Arsenal released several players at the end of their contracts, including loanees Raheem Sterling and Neto.Nuno Tavares, who was on loan, has been sold to Lazio on a permanent deal.
Marquinhos departed the club to join Cruzeiro in a £2.5 million deal and Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract was terminated by mutual consent.
These moves are part of a broader strategy to streamline the squad and generate funds for new signings, as Arsenal aims to bolster key positions and build a team capable of competing at the highest level in the upcoming season.
Player Nationality New Club Fee
Nuno Tavares Portugal Lazio €5m
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji England Released Free
Reece Clairmont England Released Free
Khayon Edwards England Released Free
Jakai Fisher England Released Free
Romari Forde England Released Free
Jimi Gower England Released Free
Jack Henry-Francis England Released Free
Jorginho Italy Flamengo (expected) Free
Max Kuczynski England Released Free
Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand Netherlands Released Free
Ismail Oulad M’Hand Netherlands Released Free
Neto Brazil Returned to Bournemouth Loan End
Brian Okonkwo England Released Free
Elian Quesada-Thorn Costa Rica Released Free
Zacariah Shuaib England Released Free
Raheem Sterling England Returned to Chelsea Loan End
Kieran Tierney Scotland Celtic Free
Marquinhos Brazil Cruzeiro £2.5m
Takehiro Tomiyasu Japan TBC Contract terminated
Thomas Partey Ghana Villarreal Free