Arsenal duo Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares will leave the club at the end of the season with their contracts expiring, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Since arriving at the Emirates Stadium, Cedric and Elneny have rarely been key players for the Gunners, and as Mikel Arteta's side continue to push for the Premier League title, they will be looking to strengthen in multiple areas of the pitch. The duo have barely been seen in an Arsenal shirt this season, and they now look set to move on.
With Jurrien Timber returning from injury and Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White being Arteta's two main options at right-back, Cedric has struggled to get a look in. In midfield, Elneny is competing with Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, and Jorginho, among others, so seeking a fresh challenge will be best for his career.
Cedric and Elneny Will Both 'Say Goodbye to Arsenal'
They will depart at the end of their contracts
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny
Reporting on Friday morning, Italian journalist Romano has confirmed that both Elneny and Cedric will say goodbye to Arsenal fans this weekend as they will leave the club this summer...
"Cedric Soares and Mo Elneny will both say goodbye to Arsenal fans this weekend. It’s over as both players will leave #AFC as free agents."
With Elneny and Cedric reportedly earning £130k-a-week between them, the north London outfit will save a significant amount of money on wages by allowing them to depart. It's unlikely to have a major impact on their performances on the pitch, with the Arsenal duo rarely featuring for the Gunners.
Arsenal are unlikely to even need to replace Cedric with plenty of options at right-back, but adding an additional midfielder might be of interest. Partey and Jorginho are reaching the latter stages of their careers, so bringing in another body in the middle of the park could be beneficial.
Losing players for nothing is never an ideal situation, but Cedric and Elneny didn't arrive for significant fees, and they've provided a strong service for Arsenal as squad options. Offering them new deals wouldn't have made a lot of sense, so shaking hands and moving on is the best decision for all parties involved.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares have played a combined 90 minutes between them in the Premier League this seasons
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