THE PLAYER. THE STORY.

Illan Meslier

Goalkeeper · France

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FROMFree agent

TOArsenal

Permanent

8 reports5 sourcesLatest report · 29 Jul 2026Date of birth · 2000-03-02

OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

Free agent → Arsenal

Permanent · 9 Jul 2026 · Arsenal · Official

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8 reports

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Evening Standard29 Jul 2026, 20:56 BST

Mikel Arteta issues exciting Arsenal FC transfer update as 'evolution' promised: 'A lot is happening'

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Transfer update · Reported agreement. Source: Evening Standard.

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Mirror Football29 Jul 2026, 18:28 BST

Mikel Arteta shares exciting transfer update as Arsenal chase Vinicius Jr - 'A lot is happening'

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Transfer update · Reported agreement. Source: Mirror Football.

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Mirror Football27 Jul 2026, 14:23 BST

Arsenal can offer Vinicius Jr key non-negotiable that Real Madrid cannot after transfer update

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Permanent · Reported agreement. Source: Mirror Football.

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The Independent23 Jul 2026, 16:52 BST

Leeds open talks with Man City over England international

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Permanent · Reported agreement. Source: The Independent.

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The Independent23 Jul 2026, 14:10 BST

Arsenal sign Christos Tzolis as £34m Leandro Trossard replacement

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Permanent · Reported agreement. Source: The Independent.

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Arsenal · Official9 Jul 2026, 14:04 BST

Illan Meslier signs for Arsenal

Illan Meslier: Free agent → Arsenal. Permanent · Official. Source: Arsenal · Official.

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Arsenal · Official9 Jul 2026, 11:23 BST

Illan Meslier signs for Arsenal

Illan Meslier: Free agent → Arsenal. Permanent · Official. Source: Arsenal · Official.

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Fabrizio Romano X8 Jul 2026, 07:30 BST

🚨🔴⚪️ Illan Meslier to Arsenal, here we go! Medical already done and deal sealed with former Leeds United goalkeeper. Contract also signed after medical done in London on Tuesday. Meslier said yes to #AFC project, as @gunnerblog reported. https://t.co/811X7UuH7S

Illan Meslier: Leeds United → Arsenal. Permanent · Here we go. Source: Fabrizio Romano X.

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