Petr Cech – The goalkeeper retired in 2019 to become a technical and performance advisor at Chelsea, before being forced out of the door by Todd Boehly last year. Cech also plays semi-pro ice hockey and recently joined Division 1 side Oxford Chief Stars.
Gabriel Paulista – Having failed to make a significant impact at the Emirates, the defender joined Valencia in 2017 and has remained at the club since.
Kieran Gibbs – The left-back joined West Brom in 2017 after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal. He spent four years with the Baggies before joining Inter Miami, where he retired and joined their media team – missing the chance to share the pitch with Lionel Messi.
Francis Coquelin – Now 32, the midfielder plays for Villarreal after signing for the La Liga outfit from rivals Valencia in 2020.
Mesut Ozil – After a public disagreement with Mikel Arteta, Arsenal mutually terminated his contract in 2021 to allow him to join Fenerbahce. Just 18 months later, his contract was terminated there too and Ozil joined rivals Istanbul Basaksehir and retired after a year with the club.
Lucas Perez – The Spanish forward has spent time at five different clubs since leaving Arsenal, having made just eleven appearances at the Emirates. Perez joined Deportivo for the fourth time in his career earlier this summer, having paid £400,000 to Cadiz in order to release him from his contract.
