Arsenal shake-up continues after Premier League title win as another exit to be confirmed

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Arsenal are set to part company with lead performance coach Sam Wilson, ending his 12-year stint at the club according to the BBC . Wilson, who arrived at the Gunners in 2014 and has worked with the first team for the past seven years, is anticipated to take on a more senior role elsewhere.

His departure is part of a broader shake-up of Mikel Arteta's backroom team following Arsenal's first Premier League title triumph in 22 years. Despite their achievement, the club suffered a significant injury burden throughout the campaign, triggering a review of the medical and performance departments.

Head of sports medicine Dr. Zafar Iqbal has also left. According to the BBC, he was told of the decision shortly after Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, with the club now searching for his successor.

football. london understands that the club are poised to appoint Arnaldo Abrantes as his replacement.

The Portuguese expert has previously worked at Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest . A review of the club's injury issues had already been carried out prior to the changes at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.

A review of the medical department is understood to be taking place. As part of that process, Real Betis rehabilitation specialist Eneko Angulo is set to relocate to north London after 12 years with the Spanish club.

His appointment represents a crucial element of Arsenal's restructuring of their medical department. Following confirmation of his exit from Betis, Angulo shared a heartfelt farewell message on social media, highlighting the deep connection he had forged with his boyhood club before heading to the Emirates.

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"Sometimes the decisions we make in life have a high sentimental value, and in my case, today I have to announce a very carefully considered decision made a few months ago that fills me with sadness, but on the other hand, it will allow me to be close to my family and enjoy what one leaves behind when assuming positions of responsibility like mine currently," he wrote.

"I'm leaving my home, Real Betis Balompie, where I've grown both personally and professionally over 12 years in two separate spells. This is a personal, not a professional, decision; now it's time to be close to my family.

"It's a sad day because of everything I'm leaving behind: friends, hard work, dedication, and countless memories. Now it's time to return to Valencia with my family and consider new projects for the future together. Thank you for everything, Real Betis Balompié and its people."

Arsenal suffered considerable injury setbacks throughout the previous two campaigns. Jurrien Timber was unable to start the UEFA Champions League final, while Ben White was ruled out entirely.

Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka , Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus all endured prolonged periods on the treatment table. Piero Hincapie, William Saliba, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori all struggled with problems throughout the season.

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