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  "id": 3778257,
  "title": "EPL: Nelson leaves Arsenal after 18 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years-3778257",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T17:12:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal have announced that Reiss Nelson, their long-serving winger, will be leaving the club after 18 years of service. The 26-year-old, who joined Arsenal's academy as a youngster, made 90 first-team appearances for the Gunners, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists. Nelson was part of Arsenal's FA Cup-winning squad in 2020 and also played in the club's FA Community Shield victories in 2017 and 2020. During his tenure at Arsenal, he had four loan spells, including a stint at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim and Feyenoord. A statement on Arsenal's website confirmed that the club agreed to terminate Nelson's contract with immediate effect, making him a free agent. Arsenal expressed their gratitude to Nelson for his contributions to the club and wished 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/",
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        "title": "EPL: Nelson leaves Arsenal after 18 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/epl-nelson-leaves-arsenal-after-18-years",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:04:16.000Z"
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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."
}