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Leandro Trossard exit twist puts Arsenal plans at risk

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By Piyush Wankhede

Posted on May 2, 2026 10:00 pm | Updated on May 2, 2026 5:27 pm

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Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard might be leaving the club this summer transfer window. In this case, the Gunners search for potential replacement to fill the gap in the team.

Leandro Trossard faces uncertainty over his future

As per reports, Leandro Trossard will be facing a complicated situation this summer transfer window. The Gunners have a difficult decision to make in terms of his future. The 31 year old winger joined Arsenal in January 2023. In this case, the Gunners paid a transfer fee of £27 million including add-ons for him. Now he has only one year left on his contract, as it will be expiring in 2027. As a result, Arsenal will have to make a decision on him soon.

Last season he got offers from Galatasaray, Borussia Dortmund and Besiktas. However, Arsenal declined any offers as Mikel Arteta likes him. Leandro Trossard is versatile, he can play on both flanks and also contribute in the central area when needed. His runs off the ball creates spaces for other teammates to run in. Thus, stretching the opposition’s defense and being a constant threat. Although he may not a flashy name, yet his efficiency with the football can not be denied.

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Impact of Leandro Trossard at Arsenal

SEASON 2024/25 NUMBERS FOR ARSENAL:

Premier League: 8 goals and 8 assists in 38 appearances

UEFA Champions League: 2 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances

Carabao Cup: 3 appearances

FA Cup: 1 appearance

Therefore, scoring 10 goals and creating 10 assists in the season for the club. In this case, this 20 G/A involvements across the season shows his importance for Arsenal.

SEASON 2025/26 NUMBERS FOR ARSENAL:

Premier League: 5 goals and 5 assists in 28 appearances

UEFA Champions League: 1 goal and 4 assists in 9 appearances

Carabao Cup: 1 goal in 6 appearances

FA Cup: 2 appearances

Thus, scoring 7 goals and 9 assists in 45 games this season. However, it should be noted that his seven goals came in just the first 22 matches. Later, he got injured and was side lined from action. Meanwhile, when he returned he struggled with converting chances. Also, due to Arsenal’s poor form, he has not been able to find rhythm.

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Arsenal face some tough questions to answer

Arsenal have made significant progress since Mikel Arteta took over this project. Their strategy in recruitment, management and style have changed by Arteta’s outlook. In this case, signing Leandro Trossard was majorly a decision made by Mikel Arteta. Trossard’s style of play impressed Arteta. As a result, Arsenal signed him from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2023.

As of now, Leandro Trossard has made 168 appearances for Arsenal. In this case, he scored 35 goals and created 32 assists for the team. As a result, his contributions cannot be ignored. However, he has faced a lot of injury issues. This makes his availability a big question for the team. Also, this situation creates a big gap in the team. In addition to this, having injury prone players in the team affects their Premier League title hopes.

Meanwhile, he is 31 years old now. Thus, his future at the top level might not be for a long time. Therefore, it will be better if they cash in on him now. In this case, reports suggest that Arsenal can earn around £20 million from selling him.

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Author’s Opinion

Leandro Trossard may leave Arsenal this summer. His injury issues and age has become a concern over his future at the top level. As a result, the Gunners might want to offload him for a good price in the transfer window. Also, this will allow them to fund their other transfer targets. Therefore, it will be interesting to see, will Leandro Trossard leave Arsenal this summer?

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Piyush Wankhede

Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.

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