OMAR REKIK is reportedly a free agent after RIPPING UP his Arsenal contract.
The defender joined the Gunners in January 2021 with the hopes of breaking into the first team.
But the 22-year-old wonderkid, like many other youngsters at the Emirates as of late, has failed to make an impression on Mikel Arteta and graduate into the first-team squad.
The centre-back has had FOUR loan spells throughout his time at the club, enjoying stints with Sparta Rotterdam, Jong Sparta, Wigan Athletic and Servette.
But he's said to have grown frustrated by his lack of progression at the club and asked to leave.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims the Dutchman's wish to have his contract terminated was granted by the Arsenal brass.
He wrote on X: "Omar Rekik, [is] no longer an Arsenal player as [his] contract was terminated on mutual agreement yesterday.
"Rekik [is] now available as [a] free agent after his specific request to leave and try [a] new chapter."
The Emirates faithful were quick to react, with one saying: "Interesting, another youth player leaves."
Another said: "An amazing player."
And another said: "Interesting, now where is he downgrading to."
One remarked: "He has a good talent, but he can secure a position at Arsenal?"
Another chimed in: "OMG amazing player."
Several Arsenal fans were quick to send the outgoing Rekik messages of support.
One wrote: "Wishing Omar Rekik all the best in his next chapter. Excited to see where he lands next."
Another said: "Wishing Omar Rekik all the best in his future endeavours!
"It takes courage to ask for a change and pursue new opportunities.
"Hopefully, he'll find a great fit and continue to grow as a player."
Yizabknt
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Some fans are very stupid and ungrateful. If he plays academy players and loses a match, you will be the first to criticize him. Some of you will ask why not play with your first team. Days are gone when coaches in EPL take domestic trophies lightly. If not Erik Ten Hag had won the FA Cup, he would've been sacked, that is to show you the level of English football. No team is guaranteed to win the league if dropped a point.
Yizabknt
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I think ateta is not a good coach at all, selling all away young stars no
Some fans are very stupid and ungrateful. If he plays academy players and loses a match, you will be the first to criticize him. Some of you will ask why not play with your first team. Days are gone when coaches in EPL take domestic trophies lightly. If not Erik Ten Hag had won the FA Cup, he would've been sacked, that is to show you the level of English football. No team is guaranteed to win the league if dropped a point.
Kupekmnoru
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joined the team in 2021 and went for 4 loans, make me understand
YakubuAutaSaad
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For those of you criticizing Arteta. Have you taken a minute to ask your selves who Omar Rekik Wil bench in our defence just to get playing with the first squad?
Erijo1
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Artete is not a coach
Sunbdipryz
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people complaining about arteta. isn't the team progressing? that's what matters
yombdopyz
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I think ateta is not a good coach at all, selling all away young stars no
Hubciltuz
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hii
fenalpsu
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When Arsene Wenger was there he gave our academy players opportunity, we were complaining that he was not investing in quality players, Arteta is investing in quality players we are now complaining that he is not giving our academy chance. What did we Arsenal fans really want
AFerPeQq8367
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To win doesn’t mean you should send away all the young players. We’re spending in millions to buy players we would have developed from what we had. If Arteta had come in when Saka was still in the academy, I’m almost sure he won’t be in the Arsenal starting 11 by now.
AFerSNKE7559
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I am beginning to hate you gringo
Ubong12
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We have so many Questions to ask Our coach, so many Questions, but for now, let's hope he answers them all together with a tangible Achievement, Emery made us realized we've gat Saka & Smith rowe, i leave that there, i just hope this doesn't start becoming a trend around our Hale End academy, because No youth will even consider coming in again if the Ones already there are stagnant.
Zuwbdimrtz
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Sometimes I don't agree with Mikel Arteta's managerial ideas. Yes, he's signing young players but if he continues like this for long the Club might have to close it's academy.
Rahdkmty
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Mikel Atterta, killing Arsenal 's future
I guess you can meet the clubs owners and ask to take over the club management with your great skills to revive it from being killed by Arteta. some of you dollads have no football knowledge but are quick to make nonsense social media gibberish about coaches. please for something else to do than talking about something you have no clue.
flykeyow
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arteta is nt a couch for the youth to thrive into our squad
SalahDewan
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Chelsea will sign him.😅
moeacdmop
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look at it dis way mikel arteta is setting new level in how're academy
Fapdmnpstu
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Is this journalism?
nohabeilos
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fuck off
Pebbekmoyz
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Mikel Atterta, killing Arsenal 's future