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Arsenal have confirmed that Danny Welbeck will leave the club this summer in a field announcement during the match against Brighton.
The injured English international has been absent since November 2018 after being fractured ankle against Sporting CP in the Europa League. His contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but no official mention has been made of his future in recent months.
Danny Welbeck is the first player to be recognized. Stadium Announcer: "We will miss his presence in the locker room." pic.twitter.com/yzaU90rNcX
– James Olley (@JamesOlley) May 5, 2019
As reported by The Mirror, in a presentation after the match following the 1-1 draw against Brighton, the Palestinian Authority presenter said Welbeck will be a free agent this summer, stating: "His presence will be missed in the locker room.
In what was a moving night in the UAE, the Gunners bid farewell to Aaron Ramsey, who will join Juventus at the end of the season, and Petr Cech who has announced his retirement.
For 11 years of service, for 369 appearances, for 64 goals, for 62 badists, for the Wembley winners, for coming back from this injury to get what you have with us, for ALL you gave to this club, we just want to say …
THANK YOU, @ aaronramsey! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/EuU6gQ5U1q
– Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 5, 2019
Welbeck joined Arsenal of Manchester United on the 2014 Maturity Day for an amount of 16 million pounds sterling and suffered numerous injuries that interrupted its progress in North London over the years.
He made a total of 126 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, scoring 32 goals. This season, Welbeck looked set to regain form, scoring five goals in 10 Europa League games this season, but was brutally beaten in November.
The news of Welbeck's departure came after The result This effectively wiped out Arsenal's top four hopes, leaving them with a very small chance of overtaking Tottenham, his rival north of London.
The Gunners will have to fill a gap of three points and a margin of eight goals on the next day, which means that their only realistic chance of winning the Champions League is to win the Europa League.
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