However, Arsenal have now moved to mutually agree a slightly premature departure for Jorginho, allowing him to become a free agent and join Brazilian giants Flamengo in time for the inaugural expanded summer Club World Cup, which begins in the United States later this month.

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel says he is "proud" to have signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2029. Gabriel has been a key player under Mikel Arteta since signing from Lille in September 2020 and he hopes the hard work of the past few seasons will result in long-awaited silverware.

BBC Sport state Gabriel’s new contract will keep him at Arsenal until 2029. Gabriel could be the first of many Arsenal stars to address their contracts this summer. Centre-back