Leandro Trossard, the 30-year-old Belgian midfielder, signed with Arsenal from Brighton for £21 million in January 2021. Recently, he expressed a desire for a new deal, despite having signed a contract earlier this summer that included a pay rise but did not extend his tenure. Trossard has contributed significantly this season, scoring three goals in eight league matches.
Trossard’s Commitment to Arsenal
In a recent statement, Trossard said he is enjoying his time at Arsenal and remains hopeful about his future with the club. He emphasized his happiness, stating, “I’m loving life at Arsenal. It’s such a great club, obviously we’re in a good moment, and I hope I can win things with Arsenal.” Currently, he has two years left on his contract and looks forward to discussions about his role moving forward.
Arteta’s Squad Management
Manager Mikel Arteta is focusing on securing long-term contracts for the team’s key players. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are reportedly next in line for contract talks, as Arsenal aims to maintain a strong core of talent within the squad.
Player Injuries and Developments
Arteta has also been dealing with player injuries, particularly concerning striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is expected to miss the upcoming match against Sunderland due to a muscle injury sustained in a recent win against Burnley. Despite the speculation, Arteta has not fully disclosed the nature of Gyokeres’ injury.
Young Talents Training with First Team
Younger players like Harrison Dudziak are making strides in their development. At 19, Dudziak has been training with the first-team squad after extending his contract this summer. Having joined Arsenal at age 10, he is aiming for his debut this season. Dudziak previously impressed in the UEFA Youth League and seeks to secure a new deal next summer.
Challenges in the Youth League
While Arsenal’s senior team has excelled in the Champions League, the U19 squad has struggled in the UEFA Youth League. Currently, they faced a tough 5-1 loss against Slavia Prague, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. With two games remaining against Bayern Munich and Club Brugge, the young players hope to avoid finishing at the bottom of the group without any points.
- Leandro Trossard’s current contract: 2 years left
- Recent performance: 3 goals in 8 league games
- Next players for contract discussions: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice
- Viktor Gyokeres injury: Affects availability for upcoming matches
- Harrison Dudziak training with the first team and aims for debut
