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Former Arsenal star’s next club revealed as statement released

Versatile midfielder left the capital earlier this year…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:10 PM
Former Arsenal star’s next club revealed as statement released
Key Things to Know
  • Former Arsenal midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko has returned to training with Ajax while recovering from a knee injury.
  • Ajax confirmed Zinchenko is training at their base without a formal contract to complete his fitness recovery.
  • The 29-year-old expressed gratitude to coach Michel Sánchez and Jordi Cruijff in a statement released via Ajax.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Arsenal player Oleksandr Zinchenko has returned to training with Ajax as he completes his rehabilitation from a knee injury. The Dutch club announced on social media that the 29-year-old Ukraine international is working with their first-team squad, though he is currently not on a formal contract.

Zinchenko initially joined Ajax on a short-term deal after leaving Arsenal in February, but suffered a season-ending injury in his second match against Fortuna Sittard before his contract expired in June. The versatile midfielder released a statement thanking Ajax coach Michel Sánchez and Jordi Cruijff for supporting his recovery.

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