New signings Declan Rice, Havertz and Timber have all joined the squad for their preseason tour in the USA.
The Gunners came back from Germany a few days ago after playing a 1-1 draw with FC Nürnberg in their first preseason game.
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18:26 - 16.07.2023
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The team has now taken their second trip to the USA for the continuation of their preseason as they prepare for the 2023/2024 campaign starting in a few weeks' time.
During their trip to the USA, the team took photographs of themselves with the likes of Saka Trossard and others posing alongside the new signings.
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Arsenal players fly to the USA
The Gunners have headed out for the USA today with the team taking snaps before and during the trip.
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11:16 - 16.07.2023
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Shortly after the announcement of Declan Rice by Arsenal, the popular Nigerian artist Odumodublvck made a video call to the English star.
Arsenal's official Twitter account confirmed that the team were ready to take off as they continue their preseason tour.
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The Gunners Twitter post says “Travelling in style with @Emirates – see you soon, Washington D.C. 🤩. Ready for takeoff ✈️🇺🇸”
New signings Havertz, Rice and Timber also joined the team heading to the USA and took snaps with other players during the trip.
Arsenal’s travelling list
Arsenal released the list of players travelling for the USA preseason tour and familiar names were seen on the list.
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22:55 - 15.07.2023
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A 29-man squad was released on Arsenal's official Twitter Account and some names who were present in Germany were excluded from the list.
Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Reuell Walters were not included on the Arsenal roster by manager Mikel Arteta because Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber were called up.
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Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey also missed out on the trip but Football London reported that they are expected to join the squad next week.
The Gunners will play their second preseason game against MLS-All Star on Thursday as they continue their preparation for next season.