Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set to leave Arsenal for free this summer, according to The Athletic.
Maitland-Niles, who is currently on loan with Southampton until the end of the current campaign, will leave Mikel Arteta's side permanently this summer after the north London outfit opted not to trigger an option in his contract for a further year. The Hale End academy graduate joined the Gunners' academy setup 19 years ago, when he was just six-years-old, but he has now confirmed that he is ready for a fresh start.
“It’s been a great journey but it has come to an end now (at Arsenal)", the versatile defender told The Athletic. "It’s time for a fresh start and to find a new home.
