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BREAKING Arsenal release 17 stars in huge shake-up of Mikel Arteta's squad for next season

Arsenal have confirmed 17 players will leave the club this summer in a statement.

The Gunners announced their release list, for players who's contract was up on June 30 - including first-team stars such as Jorginho and Kieran Tierney while Raheem Sterling will also leave the club after his loan spell.

A statement read: "Ahead of the official Premier League announcement of all men’s players who will be out of contract on June 30, we are taking this opportunity to say thank you to those leaving us when their contracts are completed at the end of the month.

"This includes men’s players and scholars who have represented the club at first-team, under-21, and under-18 levels, together with members of our women’s squad, whose departures have been previously announced."

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Reece Clairmont, Khayon Edwards, Jakai Fisher, Romari Forde, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis, Jorginho, Max Kuczynski, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Ismail Oulad M’Hand, Neto, Brian Okonkwo, Elian Quesada-Thorn, Zacariah Shuaib, Raheem Sterling and Kieran Tierney were all named.

Mikel Arteta watching his Arsenal team

Mikel Arteta is set for a busy summer (Image: Offside via Getty Images)

While Teyah Goldie, Lina Hurtig andAmanda Ilestedt will leave the women's team after their Champions League success.

The statement continued: "In addition, the following players’ contracts also expire on June 30, 2025. Discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course.

"Chloe Kelly, Thomas Partey and Michal Rosiak.

"We thank all the players leaving us for their contributions to the club. You will always be part of the Arsenal family and we wish you all the best of health and happiness in your futures.

"Any further developments regarding players extending their contracts, as well as joining/re-joining, or leaving us, will be officially communicated when confirmed."

Arsenal are set for a busy summer, with Mikel Arteta looking to finally conquer the Premier League.

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