Oleksandr Zinchenko has switched agents, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his future at Arsenal.
The left-back, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, was a huge hit at the Emirates in his debut season after signing from Manchester City in 2022 for £35million.
However, the 2023/24 campaign was far more difficult, with a series of nervy displays in big games, most notably in the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa that effectively cost Arsenal the Premier League title.
To make matters worse, Zinchenko suffered an early exit from Euro 2024, with his Ukraine side crashing out of the tournament at the group stage.
It is no secret that Mikel Arteta plans to sign a new left-sided defender this summer, with the Gunners currently trying to buy Riccardo Calafiori after his impressive performances for Italy at the Euros.
A deal was thought to be close, but the transfer is stalling thanks to a dispute over a sell-on clause in the Bologna star’s contract, while new reports claim the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement on a fee.
If Arsenal do land Calafiori, he and Jurrien Timber will likely contest the left-back position, casting into doubt the futures of Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior.
The latter has been linked with a move to AC Milan, but it remains to be seen whether Zinchenko will move on too, especially as there appears to be little interest in him.
But that could change as of Friday, when the 27-year-old announced he had changed agency, posting on Instagram: ‘Proud to start this new chapter with Unique Football Agency. Let’s get started.’
It was reported last month that Bayern Munich, now managed by Zinchenko’s former City teammate Vincent Kompany, were interested in the Ukrainian, but those rumours were quickly shot down.
In the meantime, he’s set to join Arsenal on their pre-season tour of the USA which kicks-off next week against Bournemouth in Los Angeles.
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