Forgotten Arsenal star, 21, on verge of shock transfer to Spanish third tier as he looks to rebuild career
MIGUEL AZEEZ is set to bring his Arsenal career to an end by joining Spanish third tier side Atletico Baleares.
The midfielder came through the Gunners’ ranks and was tipped for big things, playing for England at youth level.
GettyMiguel Azeez is set to bring his Arsenal career to an end by joining Spanish third tier side Atletico Baleares[/caption]
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But he has failed to make a run into Arsenal’s first-team squad and spent time out on loan with Portsmouth, Ibiza and Wigan.
And now, after just one senior appearance for his boyhood club, Azeez, 21, is trying to rejuvenate his career in Spain.
The playmaker hopes a run of regular football could help him hit the heights.
Azeez’s contract was also due to expire in the summer.
Arsenal back-up keeper Alex Runarsson has left the club by mutual consent.
The Icelandic shot-stopper, 28, recently saw his season-long loan spell with Cardiff ended early having made just seven appearances in all competitions.
And on his return to North London, the Gunners have decided to let Runarsson go with just six months left on his deal.
The keeper signed from French outfit Dijon in 2020.
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In total, Runarsson made six appearances for Arsenal across four years, having also been on loan with Belgium’s OH Leuven and Turkish outfit Alanyaspor.
He is now set to join Danish giants Copenhagen.
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