Forgotten Arsenal wonderkid dubbed ‘new Cesc Fabregas’ has contract terminated as statement says ‘he knows how it works’
A FORGOTTEN Arsenal wonderkid is now a free agent after having his contract terminated by a Dutch second-tier team.
Gedion Zelalem was once dubbed the ‘new Cesc Fabregas‘ but is now on the lookout for a new club.
The former Gunner’s ace was released by FC Den Bosch after 38 appearances for the club.
Zelalem, 27, did not feature for the club this season and is now a free agent.
A club statement read: “Gedion Zelalem’s ongoing contract is terminated with immediate effect with the player’s consent.
“Zelalem joined FC Den Bosch in January 2023 and played 38 matches for the club from Den Bosch.
“The defensive midfielder has not yet played this season and was allowed to look for another club.”
Technical director Bernard Schuiteman explained that the midfielder was no longer in the club’s plans.
He said: “We reached an agreement with Gedion to terminate his contract.
“That is the best for him and for FC Den Bosch, because Gedion did not fit into our plans for the A-selection.
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“That is a pity, because under the previous technical management his contract was extended in the meantime and he was one of the intended key players for the future.
“With new people come new ideas and in Gedion’s position that has led to different choices.
“That is a pity from a human point of view, but Gedion, who has been around professional football for a long time, knows how it works.
“He has also dealt with this disappointing situation in an extremely professional manner.
“A footballer must train at a level with other footballers and play matches. We hope that Gedion will soon get that chance in a team where he fits better.
“We wish him every success and thank him for his commitment to FC Den Bosch.”
Zelalem came through the youth ranks at Arsenal before leaving the club in 2019, without ever appearing in the Premier League.
Before his exit, he had loan spells at Scottish giants Rangers and Dutch outfit VVV-Venlo.
After leaving the Gunners, Zelalem moved to the MLS and featured for Sporting Kansas City and New York City.
After two seasons in the Big Apple, he made the move back to Europe with FC Den Bosch.
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