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Football: Arsenal release Greek defender Sokratis
32-year-old player moved to Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, played 69 games for Gunners
Muhammed Enes Calli |
20.01.2021 - Update : 21.01.2021
File Photo - Sokratis Papastathopoulos (L) of Arsenal in action against Mathieu Valbuena (R) of Olympiacos during UEFA Europa League round of 32 soccer match between Olympiacos and Arsenal at Georgeios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens, Greece on February 20, 2020. ( Ayhan Mehmet - Anadolu Agency )
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English Premier League side Arsenal parted ways with defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos under a mutual deal, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
“Working closely with Sokratis and his team, we have decided to cancel his contract by mutual consent,“ Arsenal said in a statement to announce Sokratis' departure.
“This gives Papa the freedom to negotiate a contract with a new club and return to action as soon as possible.“
The 32-year-old player moved to Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in 2018 and played 69 games for the Gunners.
The Greek international center-back was left out of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads this season.
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