Arsenal Confirm The Departure Of Top Midfielder To Another European Giants

• Mattéo Guendouzi has sealed a permanent move to Ligue 1 club Marseille as Arsenal chiefs wished him well
• Guendouzi joined Premier League side Arsenal from Lorient in 2018 where he scored once in 82 matches
• Arsenal chiefs are however on the verge of unveiling Brazilian star Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City

Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed the departure of French professional midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi who has completed a permanent move to Ligue 1 club Marseille.

Last season, Matteo Guendouzi played for Ligue 1 club Marseille on loan from Arsenal and the Frenchman helped the side to finish as second best on the table.

Playing in the Champions League next term is the opportunity Matteo Guendouzi does not want to miss and reason he decided not to return to the Emirates stadium.

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The 23-year-old chipped in with five goals and 14 assists in 56 games in all competitions.

Marseille are understood to have paid around £9million to turn his temporary stay into a permanent switch.

Arsenal's statement on Matteo's departure

"Everyone at Arsenal thanks Matteo for his contribution during his time with us and wish him all the best in this next chapter of his career."

Arsenal legend Paul Merson Slams Decision to Extend Contract of Eddie Nketiah

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Arsenal player Paul Merson claimed Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is not good enough to start for newly-promoted Fulham.

Nektiah made 92 first-team appearances and scored 23 goals since his first-team debut in 2017.

The 23-year-old finished last season in good form, starting Arsenal's last eight league games and scoring five goals.

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Nketiah agreed a new five-year contract with the Gunners last week, having finished the 2021-22 campaign in fine form, starting Arsenal’s last eight league games and netting five goals.

But Merson isn’t convinced that Nketiah can lead the line for Arsenal and says he wouldn’t start for Fulham or Everton.

Merson’s comments come as Arsenal close in on a £45m deal for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.