Arsenal have announced their list of released players ahead of the new season with as many as 13 departures confirmed across the men's and women's first-team squad as well as the U23s and U18s.
Of course, Ainsley Maitland-Niles' exit is one that supporters were already aware of as the midfielder revealed he was set for a fresh start towards the end of his loan spell with Southampton: "It’s been a great journey but it has come to an end now (at Arsenal)", he told The Athletic in April. "It’s time for a fresh start and to find a new home.
"I’m looking forward to that but, at the same time, my head’s not quite there yet and it’s all about what’s happening now with Southampton. I’m just fully focused on trying to help us stay up and stay positive on a day-to-day basis and win games. When the time gets closer towards the end of the season, I’ll have something else to think about.
