{
  "id": 3776685,
  "title": "EPL: Nelson leaves Arsenal after 18 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T17:04:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal has announced the termination of Reiss Nelson's contract, marking the end of his 18-year tenure with the club. The 26-year-old winger will become a free agent following the immediate effect of the termination. Nelson joined Arsenal's academy as a young player and progressed through their youth system before signing a professional contract in December 2016. During his time at the club, he made 90 first-team appearances, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists. Nelson was part of Arsenal's FA Cup-winning squad in 2020 and also contributed to the club's victories in the FA Community Shield in 2017 and 2020.\n\nThroughout his career at Arsenal, Nelson had four loan spells, including a season with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in 2018/19, followed by stints at Feyenoord in the 2021/22 season, Fulham in the 2024/25 season, and final season with Brentford last year. Arsenal expressed their gratitude towards Nelson, thanking him for his contribution to the club and wishing him well for the future.",
  "summary": "Reiss Nelson departs Arsenal after 18 years, becoming a free agent. Discover details of his career and contract termination. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years/",
  "key_points": [
    "Reiss Nelson ends 18-year Arsenal career",
    "26-year-old winger becomes free agent",
    "Nelson made 90 appearances, scored 8 goals"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Nelson leaves Arsenal after 18 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years-3778257",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:12:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}